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Cy Twombly
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Cy Twombly
- Poster Study for "Nine Discourses on Commodus by Cy Twombly at Leo Castelli"
- signed and titled
- pencil and colored pencil on paper
- 27 1/2 by 19 3/4 in. 69.9 by 50.2 cm.
- Executed in 1964.
Provenance
Studio Febo, Rome
The Lone Star Foundation, Inc., New York (acquired from the above in June 1977)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in August 1980
The Lone Star Foundation, Inc., New York (acquired from the above in June 1977)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in August 1980
Exhibited
Cologne, Galerie Karsten Greve, Cy Twombly: Bilder und Zeichnungen, March - April 1975
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There are artist pinholes at the top center of the sheet. There are scattered graphite smudges and finger prints, which appear to be by the artist's hand and inherent to the artist's working method. The edges of the sheet are slightly lighter than the color of the paper due to a previous matte. There is some very light and scattered pinpoint spots of foxing. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte along the top edge. Framed under Plexiglas.
*Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.*
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.