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RICHARD SMITH | Green Disk
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Richard Smith
- Green Disk
- signed, titled and dated 76 on a label attached to the reverse
- oil and pencil on unstretched canvas with aluminium and stringed elements
- diameter: 151.5cm.; 59¾in.
Provenance
The Artist
Studio la Città S.r.l., Verona
Studio la Città S.r.l., Verona
Exhibited
Verona, Studio la Città, 1975 (details untraced);
Genova, Galleria la Polena, 1976 (details untraced);
Verona, Studio la Città, 1977 (details untraced);
Ferrara, Palazzo dei Diamanti, 1978 (details untraced).
Genova, Galleria la Polena, 1976 (details untraced);
Verona, Studio la Città, 1977 (details untraced);
Ferrara, Palazzo dei Diamanti, 1978 (details untraced).
Literature
G7 Studio, 2nd - 3rd February 1978, p.6 (details untraced).
Condition
The canvas is not stretched and has been cut by the Artist into shape. All elements appear to be securely adhered. The central canvas section undulates slightly throughout and ripples in places at the extreme edge. There are one or two very minor creases to the canvas, notably near one of the aglets. Two further aglets near one of the arcs are also slightly taut and have slight creasing. The edges of the canvas are very slightly frayed in places. The ends of the strings are very slightly frayed. The aluminium pipes are slightly scuffed and have in places been worked by the Artist, which has resulted in some incisions and scratches. In some instances, where the aglets have been secured to the edges of the canvas there is some adhesive residue visible. All elements bear evidence of studio matter and detritus and there is light surface dirt. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition. The work is unframed. Please contact the department for a reading under ultraviolet light. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."