Details

Provenance

Galerie Rudolf Zwirner, Cologne Acquired by the present owner from the above in February 1971

Exhibited

Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre , November 1983 - April 1984, cat. no. 281 Condition This work is in excellent condition. There is faint scattered soiling and mild creases primarily in the upper right quadrant from the time of execution that is typical of the works from this period. The work is mounted at intervals to ragboard with rice paper hinges and framed in a white painted wood frame under Plexiglas. 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.

Catalog summary

Robert Rauschenberg Red Body signed, titled and dated 69 pencil, gouache and solvent transfer on paper 22 1/2 x 29 3/4 in. 57.2 x 75.8 cm. Provenance Galerie Rudolf Zwirner, Cologne Acquired by the present owner from the above in February 1971 Exhibited Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre , November 1983 - April 1984, cat. no. 281 Condition This work is in excellent condition. There is faint scattered soiling and mild creases primarily in the upper right quadrant from the time of execution that is typical of the works from this period. The work is mounted at intervals to ragboard with rice paper hinges and framed in a white painted wood frame under Plexiglas. 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.