Lot 163
  • 163

Michael Goldberg

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • Michael Goldberg
  • Untitled
  • signed; signed and dated Nov. '51 and 52 on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 65 by 48 in. 165.1 by 121.9 cm.
  • Executed in 1951-1952.

Provenance

Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., Norfolk
Christie's, New York, May 6, 1987, lot 115
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling, particularly toward the edges, where there are networks of craquelure and some small spots of paint loss. The canvas is a bit loose on the stretcher and is buckling slightly toward the center and along the side edges. There is hairline craquelure throughout the canvas, including a concentric network of cracks at the upper left corner. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration.
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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