Details

Provenance

O.K. Harris Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1974

Literature

Louis K. Meisel, Photo-Realism , New York, 1980, no. 281, p. 148, illustrated in color Condition This work appears in very good condition overall. There is scattered, stable craquelure in two areas located as follows: there is a 4 inch vertical area of craquelure located 11 ½ inches from the bottom edge and 35 inches from the right edge; there is a 15 inch oval-shaped area of concentric craquelure located 16 inches from the top edge and 11 inches from the left edge and which appears to be the result of previous impression in the painting. Additionally, there is a protrusion located 1 inch from the right edge along the top stretcher bar which is the result of a slight separation in the wood of the stretcher. There are a few scattered smudges located midway down the right edge of the painting. Under ultra violet light inspection, there is no evidence of inpainting. Framed. 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 Cottingham Buschs signed, titled and dated 1974 on the reverse oil on canvas 78 by 78 in. 198.1 by 198.1 cm. Provenance O.K. Harris Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1974 Literature Louis K. Meisel, Photo-Realism , New York, 1980, no. 281, p. 148, illustrated in color Condition This work appears in very good condition overall. There is scattered, stable craquelure in two areas located as follows: there is a 4 inch vertical area of craquelure located 11 ½ inches from the bottom edge and 35 inches from the right edge; there is a 15 inch oval-shaped area of concentric craquelure located 16 inches from the top edge and 11 inches from the left edge and which appears to be the result of previous impression in the painting. Additionally, there is a protrusion located 1 inch from the right edge along the top stretcher bar which is the result of a slight separation in the wood of the stretcher. There are a few scattered smudges located midway down the right edge of the painting. Under ultra violet light inspection, there is no evidence of inpainting. Framed. 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.