Mary Abbott
Untitled , 1955 (Executed)
Lot #258 |
2008-09-10 |
Sotheby's, New York
Contemporary Art
Category:
Works on Paper
Estimate:
USD 8,000 - 12,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N08463
Auction name: Contemporary Art
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2008-09-10
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 23 by 29 in. 58.4 by 73.7 cm.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
58.4
Width In Centimeters:
73.7
Height In Inches:
23.0
Width In Inches:
29.0
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Year notes: Executed in 1955.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Condition Not examined out of frame; whole sheet visible. In good condition aside from wear to edges of sheet at corners. Areas of discoloration to sheet resulting from medium. Small area of loss upper right corner in thiskc areas of white with some cracquleure. Slight rippling to sheet. 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
Mary Abbott Untitled signed; inscribed on backing oil and oil stick on paper mounted on panel 23 by 29 in. 58.4 by 73.7 cm. Executed in 1955. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Condition Not examined out of frame; whole sheet visible. In good condition aside from wear to edges of sheet at corners. Areas of discoloration to sheet resulting from medium. Small area of loss upper right corner in thiskc areas of white with some cracquleure. Slight rippling to sheet. 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.