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William Bailey
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- William Bailey
- Hostess II
- signed, titled and dated 1965-67 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 50 3/4 by 41 1/2 in. 128.9 by 105.4 cm.
Provenance
Estate of Samuel Sosland, Kansas City
Sotheby's, New York, May 9, 1984, lot 195
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Sotheby's, New York, May 9, 1984, lot 195
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
New York, Robert Schoelkopf Gallery, William Bailey, January - February 1968
Literature
Giuliano Briganti & John Hollander, William Bailey, New York, 1991, p. 53, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear around the edges. There is scattered evidence of light craquelure. There are small spot losses located approximately 6 ½ inches from the right and 12 ½ inches from the top, and 6 inches from the top and ½ inch from the right edge. 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.