John Levee
Untitled , 1957 (Executed)
Lot #188 |
2012-03-09 |
Sotheby's, New York
Contemporary Art
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
USD 8,000 - 12,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N08829
Auction name: Contemporary Art
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2012-03-09
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 70 3/4 by 52 in. 179.7 by 132 cm.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
179.7
Width In Centimeters:
132
Height In Inches:
70.75
Width In Inches:
52
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Year notes: Executed in 1957.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner circa 1957 Condition This work is in good condition overall. There is surface soiling and staining. The canvas is buckling, predominantly in the upper half of the composition. There is scattered craquelure. There is an area of red pigment that is lifting located left of center. 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
John Levee Untitled signed and dated 57 ; signed and dated Decembre I, 1957 on the reverse oil on canvas 70 3/4 by 52 in. 179.7 by 132 cm. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner circa 1957 Condition This work is in good condition overall. There is surface soiling and staining. The canvas is buckling, predominantly in the upper half of the composition. There is scattered craquelure. There is an area of red pigment that is lifting located left of center. 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.