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John Graham
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John Graham
- Untitled
- signed with the artist's pseudonym Ionnus and dated XXXXIV; signed on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 20 1/8 by 16 1/4 in. 51.1 by 41.3 cm.
- Executed in 1944.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
By descent to the present owner from the above
By descent to the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. The turning edges of the canvas are covered with black adhesive tape. There is craquelure throughout the surface, particularly along the interior of the stretcher frame. There are shallow surface abrasions throughout with associated pigment loss, mostly to the black pigment. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there are a few scattered minor areas that fluoresce darkly and appear to be the result 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.