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AL HELD | Florentine Two
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Al Held
- Florentine Two
- signed and dated 80 on the reverse; signed, titled and dated 1980 on the stretcher
- acrylic on canvas
- 83 1/2 by 84 1/4 in. 212.1 by 214 cm.
Provenance
André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, 6 May 1992, Lot 369
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, 6 May 1992, Lot 369
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is evidence of wear and handling to the corners and turning edges with associated minor losses to the pigment. There is evidence of scattered, stable pigment craquelure throughout and several, scattered, minor surface scuffs and scratches. Under close inspection, there is evidence of surface soiling and several scattered, minor surface accretions. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there are a few drip accretions and minor areas of pigment craquelure which fluoresce lightly and do not appear to be a result of restoration. Framed.
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.