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Benny Andrews
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Benny Andrews
- Freedom of the Press (Study #2)
- signed and dated 1990; signed, titled and dated 1990 and inscribed (America Series) on the reverse
charcoal, pencil, aerosol paint, printed paper and paper collage on paper
- 35 7/8 by 24 1/8 in.
- 91 by 61.2 cm.
Provenance
Sid Deutsch Gallery, New York
Gift of the artist's estate to the present owner
Gift of the artist's estate to the present owner
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The left and bottom edges of the sheet are deckled; there is evidence of glue residue apparent, likely due to the artist's working method; there is smudging to the medium, likely due to the artist's working method; there is a nail head sized stain in the center of the composition 2 1/2 inches from the bottom edge; there are artist's tackholes along the top edge; the paper collage element is rippling slightly, likely inherent to the artist's working method; the work is hinged verso along the top edge to the backing board; 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.
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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.