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David Smith
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- David Smith
- Untitled
signed with the artist's initials, dated 1/4/55 and inscribed NY Mem
- black egg ink and ochre tempera on paper
- 17 1/2 by 22 1/2 in. 44.4 by 57.2 cm.
- Executed on January 4, 1955, this work is stamped by the Estate of David Smith and numbered 73-55.18 on the reverse.
Provenance
Makler Gallery, Philadelphia
Private Collection, Pennsylvania (acquired from the above in January 1977)
Sotheby's, New York, September 29, 2004, lot 301
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are original artist's pinholes at the top two corners and the four edges are deckled. In addition to the undulation in the sheet, which is consistent with the medium, there are scattered soft creases throughout. Additionally there are 2 tears that extend from the edges as follows: The first is a ¼ inch tear located 7 ¼ inches from the top edge along the right edge; the second is a 1/8 inch tear located 6 ¼ inches from the left side along the top edge. Hinged verso to the matte at the top two corners. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.