Details

Provenance

Samuel Kootz Gallery, New York Vera and Albert List, New York Christie's, New York, 7 May 1986, Lot 111 Private Collection, United States Sotheby's, New York, 9 March 2012, Lot 157 Private Collection, United States Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Chicago, Arts Club of Chicago; San Francisco, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Robert Motherwell: Paintings, Collages, Drawings , February - April 1946 Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the yellow is slightly brighter in the original.<br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso to the backing mount in several places. The right edge is slightly deckled. Extremely close inspection reveals some minute spots of foxing in places. There are some tiny drying cracks in places to the yellow paint, with associated tiny losses. There is a small scratch towards the lower edge, approximately 10 cm. from the lower right corner. "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."

Catalog summary

Robert Motherwell Man (Composition) signed with the artist's initials and dated 47 ; titled, dated 1947 and inscribed on the reverse gouache on paper 37 by 29 cm. 14 1/2 by 11 1/2 in. Provenance Samuel Kootz Gallery, New York Vera and Albert List, New York Christie's, New York, 7 May 1986, Lot 111 Private Collection, United States Sotheby's, New York, 9 March 2012, Lot 157 Private Collection, United States Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited Chicago, Arts Club of Chicago; San Francisco, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Robert Motherwell: Paintings, Collages, Drawings , February - April 1946 Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the yellow is slightly brighter in the original.<br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso to the backing mount in several places. The right edge is slightly deckled. Extremely close inspection reveals some minute spots of foxing in places. There are some tiny drying cracks in places to the yellow paint, with associated tiny losses. There is a small scratch towards the lower edge, approximately 10 cm. from the lower right corner. "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."