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Robert Rauschenberg
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Rauschenberg
- National Symphony Ball
- signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated 1966
- acrylic, gouache, solvent transfer, ink and graphite on map
- 23 1/4 by 28 1/4 in. 59.1 by 71.8 cm.
Provenance
Gift of the artist to the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges including slight dog-earring in the upper left corner, possibly inherent to the artist's intent. There are artist's pinholes in each of the corners. The sheet is creased throughout, likely a result of the artist's working method and inherent to the artist's intent. There are two very small vertical tears: one along the upper edge 11¾ inches from the left edge, and one on the lower edge 12 inches from the right edge. There are some minor stains and accretions visible in scattered areas throughout. The sheet is hinged to the board intermittently along the back. Framed in a Plexiglas box. This work has not been inspected outside of its frame.
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.