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Sheila Hicks
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Sheila Hicks
- "Hieroglyph"
handwritten title on reverse
- wool
Provenance
Collection of the Artist
Inger-Marie and George Tanier, New York
Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg, New York, June 11, 2003, lot 491
Inger-Marie and George Tanier, New York
Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg, New York, June 11, 2003, lot 491
Condition
Overall very good original condition. The weaving is stable and with some very slight yellowing with age. Some surface dirt to the top and bottom edges. The tapestry is currently mounted to a wooden board across the top register and with a fabric backing with the handwritten name of the work. Some of the nails used to tack the tapestry to the wood board are visible to the top edge.
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.