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Jules Olitski
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Jules Olitski
- August Temptation
- signed and dated '05
- pastel on paper
- 17 1/2 by 14 in. 44.5 by 35.6 cm.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Knoedler & Company, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above circa 2007
Knoedler & Company, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above circa 2007
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse to the backing board in multiple places. The pastel is bright and fresh. There is some loose blue pastel, but overall the pigment is stable. 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.