Details

Provenance

Leo Castelli Gallery, New York Dwan Gallery, Los Angeles Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1966) Private Collection, Santa Monica

Exhibited

Los Angeles, Dwan Gallery, Rauschenberg at Dwan , April - May 1965 Seattle, University of Washington, Henry Gallery, Drawings by Americans , February - March 1967 Condition This work appears in good condition overall. The sheet is slightly discolored with age and exhibits several light handling marks. There is a hard crease to the lower right edge and a series of light creases along the upper right edge. Framed under UV filtering Plexiglas in a black wood frame and archivally mounted to matte board. 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 Battery signed and dated 1965 on the reverse solvent transfer, graphite and watercolor on paper 24 by 36 in. 61 by 91.5 cm. Provenance Leo Castelli Gallery, New York Dwan Gallery, Los Angeles Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1966) Private Collection, Santa Monica Exhibited Los Angeles, Dwan Gallery, Rauschenberg at Dwan , April - May 1965 Seattle, University of Washington, Henry Gallery, Drawings by Americans , February - March 1967 Condition This work appears in good condition overall. The sheet is slightly discolored with age and exhibits several light handling marks. There is a hard crease to the lower right edge and a series of light creases along the upper right edge. Framed under UV filtering Plexiglas in a black wood frame and archivally mounted to matte board. 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.