- 97
Larry Rivers
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Larry Rivers
- Jean Garrigue
- signed, titled and dated 51
- oil on canvas
- 39 1/8 by 31 in.
- 99.4 by 78.7 cm.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the husband of the present owner circa 1951.
Condition
Slight pigment separation and cracquelure in dark areas lower half. Scattered, isolated areas of cracquelure. Abrasion at upper edges and bottom right corner with associated loss.
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.
Catalogue Note
Jean Garrigue (1914-1972) was a popular and infuential American poet, establishing a reputation with her first publication, The Ego and the Centaur (1947). She was a friend of Larry Rivers, whose circle famously included poets, writers and jazz musicians. The original owner of this work was a jazz musician.