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Philip Pearlstein
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Philip Pearlstein
- Two Female Models on Victorian Sofa
- signed and dated 73
- oil on canvas
- 48 by 60 in. 121.9 by 152.4 cm.
Provenance
Alan Frumpkin Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York
ACA Galleries, Inc., New York
Private Collection, New Jersey (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, New York
ACA Galleries, Inc., New York
Private Collection, New Jersey (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Finch College Museum of Art, Philip Pearlstein, March - April 1974
New Haven, Yale University Art Museum, New Realism, May - June 1974
New Haven, Yale University Art Museum, New Realism, May - June 1974
Literature
Peter Schjeldahl, "What the Flesh on Real Humans Looks Like," The New York Times, 17 February 1974, Sec. 2, p. D27, illustrated
Russell Bowman, Philip Pearlstein: The Complete Paintings, New York 1983, cat. no. 427, p. 348, illustrated
Russell Bowman, Philip Pearlstein: The Complete Paintings, New York 1983, cat. no. 427, p. 348, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges including hairline craquelure at the pull margins and a few pinpoint spots of loss along the left edge as well as two pinpoints in the lower left corner and a soft horizontal outward protrusion in the lower left corner. Under close inspection, a small area soft circular indentation with radial cracking is visible along the right center edge and several areas of horizontal cracking are visible in the central third of the canvas. Under raking light, scattered drip accretions are visible along the third of the canvas, possibly from the time of execution. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, the aforementioned drip accretions fluoresce lightly but do not 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.