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George Segal
Estimate
28,000 - 32,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- George Segal
- Portrait of Suzy Eban
- i. signed, dedicated, and dated June 75
- i. charcoal on rice paper
ii. cast plaster - i. 37 1/2 by 24 in. 95.2 by 60.9 cm.
- ii. 36 1/2 by 18 1/2 by 12 1/2 in. 92.7 by 46.9 by 31.7 cm.
- Executed in 1970.
Provenance
Gift of the artist to the previous owner
By descent to the present owner
By descent to the present owner
Condition
i. There is pale time staining to the sheet. There are hinge marks evident in each of the corners. Scattered horizontal creases and rippling throughout. There is evidence of previous matting throughout the sheet.
ii. There is pale surface soiling and staining throughout, most pronounced along the top and sides. There is a pronounced scratch with associated wear to lower right area beneath the sitters right arm.
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.