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Joseph Stella
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Joseph Stella
- Barbados Girl
- signed Joseph Stella (lower right)
- pastel on paper
- 25 3/4 by 19 3/4 inches
- (65.4 by 50.2 cm)
- Executed circa 1938.
Provenance
Rabin and Krueger Gallery, Newark, New Jersey
Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York
ACA Galleries, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1997
Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York
ACA Galleries, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1997
Condition
This work is in good condition. The sheet is hinged to the mat at the corners. There is some slight rubbing at the edges from a previous matting and there is some adhesive residue from a former mounting at the upper corners. There is some slight distortion to the sheet inherent to the artist's materials. There are creases and some small tears at the upper corners and a few small tears at the lower left edge and corner.
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.