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JOHN MCCRACKEN | Hill
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- John McCracken
- Hill
- signed, titled and dated 1997 on the reverse
- polyester resin and fiberglass on plywood
- 19 5/8 by 96 1/2 by 7 1/8 in. 49.7 by 245.1 by 18.1 cm.
Provenance
L.A. Louver, Venice, California
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Venice, L.A. Louver, John McCracken: New Dimensions, September - October 1997
Condition
This work is in good and sound condition overall. Under very close inspection and raking light, there are a few fine, unobtrusive scattered surface scratches. Also under very close inspection, approximately ten inches from the lower left edge, there is an approximately 3-inch-long very faint surface scratch. Under extremely close inspection, there are a few white pinpoint accretions on the top left portion of the surface and a minor brown pinpoint accretion on the top right.
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
“I try to use color as if it were a material [...] Color is also sensuous. I felt right from the first that while I wanted to make very pared-down forms, I wanted them to be sensuous and beautiful so that they would be, and keep on being, interesting to look at.” John McCracken