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R. B. Kitaj
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- R. B. Kitaj
- Garth
- signed and titled on the overlap
- oil on canvas
- 61 by 35.4cm.; 24 by 14in.
- Executed in 1981.
signed and titled on the overlap
oil on canvas laid down on board
61 by 35.6cm.
Executed in 1981.
oil on canvas laid down on board
61 by 35.6cm.
Executed in 1981.
Provenance
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1982)
Thence by descent to the present owners
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1982)
Thence by descent to the present owners
Exhibited
London, Marlborough Fine Art; New York, Marlborough Gallery, R.B. Kitaj, p. 12, no. 15, illustrated
Literature
Marco Livingstone, R.B. Kitaj, London 1985, n.p., no. 142, cat. no. 303, illustrated
Marco Livingstone, R.B. Kitaj, London 1992, n.p., no. 142, cat. no. 303, illustrated
Marco Livingstone, R.B. Kitaj, London 1999, n.p., no. 142, cat. no. 303, illustrated
Marco Livingstone, R.B. Kitaj, London 1992, n.p., no. 142, cat. no. 303, illustrated
Marco Livingstone, R.B. Kitaj, London 1999, n.p., no. 142, cat. no. 303, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background tends more towards a mint green in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."