- 28
Edward Kienholz
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Edward Kienholz
- Untitled
inscribed Kienholz
- mixed media in artist's frame and blue flocking on toy car half with attached metal relief: two items
- 4 1/2 by 2 3/4 by 1 3/8 in. car: 1 3/8 by 1 3/4 by 1 1/2 in.
- 11.5 by 7 by 3.5 cm. car: 3.5 by 4.5 by 3.9 cm.
- Executed c. 1970; sold together with Minute by Robert Rauschenberg, signed RB, dated 69, solvent transfer and ink on card, 2 1/16 by 1 1/2 in.
Provenance
Each work is a gift from the artist to the present owner, circa 1970
Condition
'Untitled': Framed work: in good condition aside from surface dirt and dust. Varnish in upper 1/4 of work cracked and aged (most liekly due to artis's intent). Car Stamp: Some surface dirt and rubbing to flocking (2 items)
'Minute': In good condition aside from slight discoloration to card. Mounted on a linen backing.
2 works
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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
'Untitled' is based on the sculpture by Kienholz, 'Back Seat Dodge '38', which includes two figures in the cab of an actual 1938 Dodge. The work is in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.