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George Tooker
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- George Tooker
- Study for 'Festa'
- tempera and pencil on board
- Image size: 14 by 10 7/8 inches (35.5 by 27.5 cm)
- Board size: 18 1/8 by 13 3/4 inches (46 by 35 cm)
Provenance
Estate of Frederick Maddox and Lincoln Kirstein, New York
DC Moore Gallery, New York
DC Moore Gallery, New York
Condition
in good condition; glue remnants on margins outside of image (under mat)
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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.
Catalogue Note
Festa, a well-known work by Tooker from 1947, is based on the festival which honors Our Lady of Pompeii and is a popular annual event on the streets of Little Italy in downtown Manhattan.