Details

Provenance

Pace Editions, Inc., New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1982

Literature

Lisa Lyons and Robert Storr, Chuck Close , New York, 1987, p. 161, illustrated Exh. Cat., New York, The Museum of Modern Art (and travelling), Chuck Close , February - May 1998, fig. 13, p. 81, illustrated Exh. Cat., San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (and travelling), Chuck Close: Self-Portraits 1967 - 2005 , July 2005 - October 2006, p. 27, illustrated in color Christopher Finch, Chuck Close: Work , New York, 2007, p. 130, illustrated in color Exh. Cat., Hamilton, Colgate University, Picker Art Gallery (and travelling), Chuck Close: Self Portrrait/Scribble/Etching Portfolio , 2007, p. 14, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. All the surface inconsistencies appear inherent to the medium and artist's working method. There are no apparent condition problems with this work. Hinged verso to the matte and framed 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

Chuck Close Self Portrait/Manipulated signed, titled, dated 1982 and numbered 6/25 handmade paper pulp 39 by 29 in. 99.1 by 73.7 cm. Provenance Pace Editions, Inc., New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1982 Literature Lisa Lyons and Robert Storr, Chuck Close , New York, 1987, p. 161, illustrated Exh. Cat., New York, The Museum of Modern Art (and travelling), Chuck Close , February - May 1998, fig. 13, p. 81, illustrated Exh. Cat., San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (and travelling), Chuck Close: Self-Portraits 1967 - 2005 , July 2005 - October 2006, p. 27, illustrated in color Christopher Finch, Chuck Close: Work , New York, 2007, p. 130, illustrated in color Exh. Cat., Hamilton, Colgate University, Picker Art Gallery (and travelling), Chuck Close: Self Portrrait/Scribble/Etching Portfolio , 2007, p. 14, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. All the surface inconsistencies appear inherent to the medium and artist's working method. There are no apparent condition problems with this work. Hinged verso to the matte and framed 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.