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JACK WHITTEN | Sixth Gestalt (The Seamstress)
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 USD
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Description
- Jack Whitten
- Sixth Gestalt (The Seamstress)
- signed, titled, dated 1992 and dedicated TO MY MOTHER on the reverse
- acrylic tiles and Sumi ink on canvas
- 44 1/4 by 44 1/4 in. 112.4 by 112.4 cm.
Provenance
Horodner Romley Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, New Museum, Skin Deep, January - April 1993
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Jack Whitten: Memorial Paintings, April - June 2008, pp. 14 and 33, illustrated
New York, New Museum, NYC 1993: Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star, February - May 2013
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Jack Whitten: Memorial Paintings, April - June 2008, pp. 14 and 33, illustrated
New York, New Museum, NYC 1993: Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star, February - May 2013
Condition
This work is in excellent condition overall. All collaged elements appear to be present, stable and intact. The irregularities and surface texture are inherent to the artist's choice of medium and working method. Unframed.
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.
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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.