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Sandro Chia
Estimate
65,000 - 85,000 USD
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Description
- Sandro Chia
- Intercoastal Crystal Pistol
- i. oil on canvas
ii. pastel on paper - i. 72 by 68 in. 183 by 172.7 cm.
- ii. 23 by 16 in. 58.2 by 40.6 cm.
- Executed in 1987.
Provenance
Sperone Westwater, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Roslyn, Nassau County Museum of Art, Long Island Collects: The Figure and Landscape, 1870s to 1980s, September 1990
Literature
Exh. Cat., Berlin, Nationalgalerie, Sandro Chia, 1992, p. 131
Condition
This is in very good condition overall.
i: There is evidence of fine and stable craquelure throughout the surface of the canvas particularly evident in the more heavily painted areas. There is evidence of wear and handling at the edges and corners with a few associated losses. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
ii: There is a rub mark located 13 1/4 inches from the bottom edge and 7 inches from left edge. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.