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THOMAS DOWNING | Untitled
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Downing
- Untitled
- signed and dated 1961 on the overlap
- acrylic on canvas
- 91 3/4 by 89 in. 233 by 226.1 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Washington, D.C.
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1970
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1970
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The canvas has been relined and the work has been restretched on a new stretcher. The raw canvas is timestained and close inspection reveals scattered accretions, faint stains to the raw canvas, and minute losses to the areas of paint in a few, isolated places. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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.