Lot 227
  • 227

Adolph Gottlieb

Estimate
125,000 - 175,000 USD
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Description

  • Adolph Gottlieb
  • Black Light
  • signed, titled, dated 1965 and numbered 6523 on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 24 1/8 by 30 1/8 in. 60.3 by 75.3 cm.

Provenance

Marlborough-Gerson Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Yonkers (acquired in 1968 from the above)
Edward Tyler Nahem Fine Art, New York
Christie's, New York, November 13, 1991, Lot 121
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Condition

This work is in very good condition. There is an impression to the stretcher bar in the lower right corner at the bottom edge, approximately 1 in. long. A 1 ½ in. long diagonal scuff is located in the lower right corner. There is minimal wear at the upper right edge. The left white orb exhibits stable cracquelure and related uneven surface texture. There is no evidence of restoration visible under ultra-violet light inspection. Framed in black wood.
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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