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William Nelson Copley
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- William Nelson Copley
- St. Germain Des Pres
- signed and dated 60
- oil on canvas with metal tack collage
- 19 3/4 by 25 5/8 in. 50.2 by 65.1 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Italy
Private Collection, Europe
Private Collection, Europe
Exhibited
Milan, Galleria d'Arte del Naviglio; Venice, Galleria d'Arte del Cavallino, William N. Copley, June - July 1960
Literature
Exh. Cat., Venice, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Lucio Fontana: Venezia/New York, p. 26, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. All of the collage elements are well intact. There is some minor oxidation noted to the collaged metal elements and some evidence of minimal adhesive residue around these elements. Under close inspection, there is some hairline tension cracking to the pigment along the turning edges. There are scattered minor remnants of adhesive tape at a few areas along the pull margin. Under close inspection, there is an unobtrusive pinpoint loss to the pigment at the turning edge at the bottom right corner. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is evidence of pinpoint restoration at the top edge of the canvas. 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.