Details

Provenance

Christie's, New York, May 13, 1981 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Literature

Richard H. Axsom and David Platzker, Printed stuff : prints, posters, and ephemera by Claes Oldenburg : a catalogue raisonné 1958-1996 , New York, 1997, p. 36, illustrated Condition This work is in good condition overall. The work is sandwiched between two pieces of shaped Plexiglas. There are intermittant surface abrasions and surface soiling to the Plexiglas visible under raking light. There is an area of visible adhesive on the reverse of the string tag. The Plexiglas is loose in the frame. 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

Claes Oldenburg Tea Bag signed and numbered 66/125 on the reverse laminated vacuum-formed vinyl, screenprinted vinyl, felt and Plexiglas with rayon cord 38 3/4 by 27 3/4 in. 98.4 by 70.5 cm. Executed in 1966, this work is published by Multiples Inc., New York. Provenance Christie's, New York, May 13, 1981 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Literature Richard H. Axsom and David Platzker, Printed stuff : prints, posters, and ephemera by Claes Oldenburg : a catalogue raisonné 1958-1996 , New York, 1997, p. 36, illustrated Condition This work is in good condition overall. The work is sandwiched between two pieces of shaped Plexiglas. There are intermittant surface abrasions and surface soiling to the Plexiglas visible under raking light. There is an area of visible adhesive on the reverse of the string tag. The Plexiglas is loose in the frame. 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.