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Robert Motherwell
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Robert Motherwell
- Waiting for Samuel Beckett
signed with the artist's initials; signed, titled and dated 1979 on the reverse
- acrylic on masonite
- 30 by 24 in. 76.2 by 61 cm.
- Executed in 1979-1981.
Provenance
The Dedalus Foundation
Galerie Lelong, Paris
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Barcelona, Galeria Joan Prats (and travelling), Robert Motherwell, October - November 1986,cat. no. 42, n.p., illustrated in color
Leverkusen, Museum Morsbroich, Motherwell, Ocotber 2004 - January 2005, p. 110, illustrated in color
Paris, Galerie Lelong, Robert Motherwell, November 2005 - January 2006
Literature
Gabriele Theils, Abstrakte Kraftfelder, so reich wie die Natur, Welt am Sonntag, October 2004, p. 69, illustrated
Walter Gauer, Meister des Abstrakten Expressionismus, Luremburger Wort, November 2004, n.p., illustrated
Motherwell im Museum Morsbroich Via Rheinland, December 2004 - February 2005, p. 25, illustrated
Peter Dittmar, Bilder über Bilder, Weltkunst 1, January 2005, p. 98, illustrated
Roland Gross, Abstraktion ohne Kompromisse: Ausstellung; Robert Motherwell im Schloss Morsbroich, Dortmund, January 2005, n.p., illustrated
Walter Gauer, Meister des Abstrakten Expressionismus, Luremburger Wort, November 2004, n.p., illustrated
Motherwell im Museum Morsbroich Via Rheinland, December 2004 - February 2005, p. 25, illustrated
Peter Dittmar, Bilder über Bilder, Weltkunst 1, January 2005, p. 98, illustrated
Roland Gross, Abstraktion ohne Kompromisse: Ausstellung; Robert Motherwell im Schloss Morsbroich, Dortmund, January 2005, n.p., illustrated
Condition
This work is very good condition overall. There is minor evidence of wear and handling to the edges and corners. Otherwise the surface is clean and fresh. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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.