- 88
Claes Oldenburg
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Claes Oldenburg
- Fag Ends and Colossal Sliced Strawberry in Park Setting
- signed and dated 76
- charcoal, pastel and watercolor on paper
- 38 by 25 in. 96.5 by 63.5 cm.
Provenance
Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago
Sotheby's, New York, 7 October 1987, Lot 99
Private Collection, New Jersey
Sotheby's, New York, 18 May 2000, Lot 322
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Sotheby's, New York, 7 October 1987, Lot 99
Private Collection, New Jersey
Sotheby's, New York, 18 May 2000, Lot 322
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse to the backing board at the four corners. There are artist pinholes at the four corners. The sheet is deckled on all sides and exhibits pale time staining. There is a slight undulation to the sheet and minor handling evident throughout. The pigment rubbing and stray medium are consistent with the artist's chosen media and working method. Under close inspection, there are areas of foxing at the center left about an inch from the edge of the sheet. Framed under glass.
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.