Lot 79
  • 79

RICHARD ESTES | Untitled

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Richard Estes
  • Untitled
  • signed and dated 98
  • oil on board
  • 9 7/8 by 7 7/8 in. 24.9 by 19.9 cm.

Provenance

Natural Resources Council, Maine (gift of the artist)
Private Collection, United States
Sotheby's, New York, 15 March 2010, Lot 290
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There is light evidence of handling and wear to edges including a minute loss to extreme lower left corner visible only under close inspection. Further close inspection reveals superficial surface scuffs running diagonally toward the lower right corner, spanning 2 inches at the center of the composition and near the right edge. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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.