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DOUGLAS HUEBLER | Crocodile Tears II: Buried Treasure (Monet)
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Douglas Huebler
- Crocodile Tears II: Buried Treasure (Monet)
- i. signed and dated 1985
- oil on canvas, gelatin silver print and printed text on paper
- text: 20 by 16 in. 50.8 by 40.6 cm; gelatin silver print: 20 by 16 in. 50.8 by 40.6 cm.
- canvas: 37 1/4 by 26 in. 94.6 by 66 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist)
Christie's, New York, 17 May 2000, Lot 194
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Christie's, New York, 17 May 2000, Lot 194
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
text: The two text works are in very good condition overall. The sheets show signs of wear and age, and there is a slight undulation to each. Both works are mounted under plexi. canvas: This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and losses to the turning edges of the canvas, especially along the right side. Framed.
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.
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.