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Robert Indiana
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Indiana
- Yield Brother Lowell
- signed and dated New York 2 67 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 24 by 22 in. 70 by 55.9 cm.
Provenance
Lowell B. Nesbitt, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1993
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The canvas is slightly soiled and there are scattered accretions throughout the surface, the most prominent of which are a series of pinpoint accretions in the "R" of "Brother" located 6 ¼ in. from the left edge and 8 1/2 in. from the bottom edge. There is a series of vertical accretions located 9 1/2 in. from the the right edge and 4 in. from the top edge. There is a small area of paint loss located along the right edge, approximately 10 in. from the top edge. There is an unobtrusive scuff located 5 ¾ in. from the right edge and 7 ¼ in. from the bottom edge. There is some craquelure at the pull margins. There is no apparent evidence of restoration visible when examined under UV light. This work is 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.
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.