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Robert Smithson
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Robert Smithson
- Island of Coal
- signed, titled and dated 1969
- crayon, graphite and watercolor on paper
- 17 7/8 by 24 in. 45.4 by 61 cm.
Provenance
Art for Peace Auction, Student Mobilization Community, Arkansas, 1969
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above sale)
Sotheby's, New York, 9 May 1996, Lot 77
Private Collection, Switzerland
Sotheby's, New York, 13 May 2004, Lot 191
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above sale)
Sotheby's, New York, 9 May 1996, Lot 77
Private Collection, Switzerland
Sotheby's, New York, 13 May 2004, Lot 191
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The sheet is window matted and hinged on the reverse at the top edge to the backing board. There is a soft undulation to the sheet due to the artist’s choice of medium. There is pale time staining to the sheet noted, and some minor discoloration along the extreme perimeter of the work, not viewable when matted. Upon close inspection, there are a few soft creases to the extreme perimeter of the sheet, also not viewable when matted. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.