- 95
Romare Bearden
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Romare Bearden
- Watching the Good Train Go By
- signed; titled on a strip of paper affixed to the reverse
- paper and fabric collage with marker and ballpoint pen on panel
- 9 by 12 1/4 in.
- 22.8 by 31.1 cm
- Executed circa 1964.
Provenance
Private Collection, Sweden (acquired directly from the artist circa 1965)
By descent to the present owner
By descent to the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are some loose edges of the paper cut outs and wear to edges. There is a small amount of surface dirt. Unframed.
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.
Catalogue Note
This work is related to a work of the same title in the collection of Philip J. and Suzanne Schiller, American Social Commentary Art 1930-1970 in Ruth Fine, The Art of Romare Bearden, New York, 2003, p. 34, no. 26 illustrated.