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Robert Motherwell
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Robert Motherwell
- Scarlet Open (With Green and Ochre Diagonal)
signed
- acrylic on canvasboard
- 30 by 15 in. 76.2 by 38.1 cm.
- Executed circa 1970-1972.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
The Dedalus Foundation, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
The Dedalus Foundation, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is a 1" minor rub extending up from the bottom right corner along the right edge. Additionally, there is a slight variation in the hue of the paint, which appears inherent, along the right edge 4-5 ¾" from the top. There is a ¼" diagonal, linear scratch located 4 ¾" from the left and 10 ½" from the bottom. Under ultraviolet light, there are two small areas of retouching on the bottom edge, located 4 ½" from the left and 5 ¾" from the left. The 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.