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GEORG BASELITZ | i. 14 May 1991ii. 12 May 1991iii. May 1991[Three Works]
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Georg Baselitz
- i. 14 May 1991ii. 12 May 1991iii. May 1991[Three Works]
- i. signed and dated 14 V. 91ii. signed and dated 12. V. 91iii. signed and dated V. 91
- graphite on paper
- i. 16 7/8 by 13 1/2 in. 42.9 by 34.3 cm.
- ii. 18 1/4 by 13 3/4 in. 46.4 by 34.9 cm. iii. 16 by 11 3/4 in. 40.6 by 29.9 cm.
Provenance
Matthew Marks Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Matthew Marks Gallery, Georg Baselitz: Pastels, Watercolors, Drawings, May - June 1992, n.p., illustrated
Condition
All three sheets are hinged verso to the mat board intermittently along the top edge. There is evidence of wear and age to the mats. There is evidence of wear and handling to the sheets, with associated smudging throughout, likely inherent to the artist's working method and from the time of execution. Framed under Plexiglas. i. This work is in good condition overall. A pink surface accretion is noticeable along the right edge and is most likely the result from an acid tape burn on the underside. ii. This work is in very good condition overall. There are slight undulation to the sheet and two artist pinholes in the top two corners. iii. This work is in very good condition overall. There are two artists pinholes in the top two corners and slightly deckled bottom edge.
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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.