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SUSAN ROTHENBERG | Three Trees
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Susan Rothenberg
- Three Trees
- signed, signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated twice 1983 and 1987 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 86 1/4 by 87 in. 219.1 by 220.9 cm.
Provenance
Richard Gray Gallery, New York
Willard Gallery, New York
Doyle, New York, 25 May 2011, Lot 155
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Willard Gallery, New York
Doyle, New York, 25 May 2011, Lot 155
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Susan Rothenberg, September - October 1983
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. The areas of impasto are intact. There is evidence of very minor wear and handling to the extreme edge. Upon close inspection and raking light, there are very few scattered ⅙ inch spot accretions. There is an area of impasto with stable craquelure in the lower left quadrant, approximately 40 ⅞ inches from the left edge and 30 ¼ inches from the bottom edge. Under Ultraviolet inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
“Sometimes I will choose to paint a situation just to see what color will do to it—make it faster or slower, or something I don’t expect.” Susan Rothenberg