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Larry Rivers
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Larry Rivers
- Painting of an Italian Bay from a Postcard
- signed and titled on the reverse of the frame
- oil on canvas
- 15 by 23 in. 38.1 by 58.4 cm.
- Executed circa 1950.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Private collection, New York (acquired from the above)
Acquired by the present owner from the above circa 2011
Private collection, New York (acquired from the above)
Acquired by the present owner from the above circa 2011
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is surface soiling throughout. There is fine, scattered craquelure and a fine tear in the upper right measuring roughly 1/4 in. There are a few pin point pigment losses. Along the center left edge and top center edge, there are 2 very small punctures visible in the canvas. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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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.