Lot 231
  • 231

ROBERT RYMAN | Part 17

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description

  • Robert Ryman
  • Part 17
  • signed with the artist's initial and dated 93; signed, titled and dated 93 on the reverse 
  • oil on corrugated conservation board
  • 15 by 15 in. 38.1 by 38.1 cm.

Provenance

PaceWildenstein, New York
Collection of Garner Tullis, New York
The Pace Gallery, New York
Galerie Marc Blondeau, Paris 
Private Collection, Neuilly-sur-Seine (acquired from the above in 1994)
Private Collection, New York 
Sotheby's, New York, 16 May 2007, Lot 271
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner 

Exhibited

New York, The Pace Gallery; Paris, Galerie Marc Blondeau, New Paintings, December 1993 - March 1994, n.p., illustrated 

Literature

Anne Hindry, "Ryman: Eloge du Blanc," Beaux Arts, No. 121, March 1994, p. 51, illustrated 
Edward Lucie-Smith, Art Today, London 1995, pl. 81, p. 78, illustrated 

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling to the edges, including some creasing to the upper right and lower right corners. Under close inspection, a faint and unobtrusive hairline crack is visible in the upper left corner. Unframed. The board is affixed to the wall with magnets.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonnĂ© being organized by David Gray under number 93.017.