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Chuck Close
Estimate
450,000 - 650,000 USD
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Description
- Chuck Close
- Paul II
- signed, titled and dated 1996 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 30 x 24 in. 76.2 x 61 cm.
Provenance
Pace Gallery, Los Angeles
Private Collection, Los Angeles
Sandroni Rey, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2000
Private Collection, Los Angeles
Sandroni Rey, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2000
Condition
This painting is in excellent condition overall. There is a small loss at the very edge, located 4 1/4 in. up from the bottom right corner. Under UV light there are no apparent restorations. Inherent to the artist's working process, there is a slight ridge in an underlayer or ground that runs horizontally across the canvas approximatly 20 ½ inches up from th bottom. The canvas is framed in a silvergilt wood frame with a small float.
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.