Richard Pousette-Dart

Betty Parsons Gallery, New York
Willard Gallery, New York
Compass Rose, Chicago
Private Collection, United States (acquired from the above in 1989)
Christie's, New York, 15 May 2002, Lot 112
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Andover, Phillips Academy, Addison Gallery, Objects without Subjects, February - March 1945

This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of handling to the edges. There are small isolated areas of paint loss in the center of the upper edge and in the center of the left edge as well as along the lower left edge. There are raised cracks throughout. Alligoatoring is evident in the yellow area near the center of the left edge. Cracking of the paint is scattered throughout. There is a white spot media accretion in the center of the work approximately 5 inches from the top edge. There is a minor isolated loss approximately 3 inches to the right of the aforementioned white spot accretion. Under Ultraviolet light, the aforementioned white drip media accretion and surface abrasion to the right of the accretion fluoresce. Additionally, under Ultraviolet light, the work fluoresces darkly and brightly throughout, possibly as a result of crack consolidation. Framed in an artist’s frame and additional frame.
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.
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