Details

Provenance

Clifton Benevento, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

New York, Clifton Benevento, Polly Apfelbaum - A Handweaver's Pattern Book , May - August 2014 Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The velvet is attached by pins in the top two corners to the backing board. The two vertical edges are unevenly cut and the two horizontal edges are frayed and have original tiny holes on them. Extremely close inspection reveals a few tiny specks of media in isolated places. "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

Polly Apfelbaum HWP 37 ink on rayon synthetic velvet panel 140 by 97 cm. 55 1/8 by 38 1/8 in. Executed in 2014. Provenance Clifton Benevento, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited New York, Clifton Benevento, Polly Apfelbaum - A Handweaver's Pattern Book , May - August 2014 Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The velvet is attached by pins in the top two corners to the backing board. The two vertical edges are unevenly cut and the two horizontal edges are frayed and have original tiny holes on them. Extremely close inspection reveals a few tiny specks of media in isolated places. "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."