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Joseph Glasco
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Glasco
- Sleepers
- signed and dated 1949
- oil on canvas
- 29 1/8 by 54 1/2 in.
- 74 by 138.5 cm.
Provenance
Catherine Viviano Gallery, Inc., New York
Collection of John Butler, New York (acquired from the above, 1951)
By descent to the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Museum of Modern Art, 15 Americans, 1952, exhibition catalogue, p. 33, illustrated (in black and white, upside-down)
Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum, Joseph Glasco, 1948-1986, A Sesquicentennial Exhibition, April 19-June 29, 1986
Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum, Joseph Glasco, 1948-1986, A Sesquicentennial Exhibition, April 19-June 29, 1986
Condition
Overall surface soiling, scattered craquelure. Rippling to canvas at top two corners. Under UV: inpainting in left figure's forehead and above right figure's head. Puncture to canvas at upper left corner approximately 1/4 inch.
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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.