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Ralph Goings
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ralph Goings
- Kentucky Fried Chicken
- signed, titled and dated 73; signed and dated 1973 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 48 by 68 in. 121.9 by 172.7 cm.
Provenance
O.K. Harris Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Milwaukee Art Museum, Word as Image: American Art 1960-1990, June - August 1990, cat. no. 39
Literature
Louis K. Meisel, Photo-Realism, New York, 1980, no. 602, p. 286, illustrated in color
Jack A. Hobbs, Art in Context, Third Edition, San Diego, 1985
Linda Chase, Ralph Goings, New York, 1988, no. 3, pp. 9, 10 and 35-36, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There is a ¼ inch accretion located 8 ½ inches from the left edge and 10 ¾ inches from the bottom edge. There is a ½ inch protrusion located 6 ½ inches from the left edge and ½ inch from the top edge which appears to be the result of a staple or nail on the stretcher beneath the canvas. There is evidence of scattered, fine craquelure at the pull margins. Under ultra violet light inspection, there is no evidence of inpainting. Framed.
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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.