Details

Provenance

Felix Landau Gallery, Los Angeles Nicholas Wilder Gallery, Los Angeles Acquired by the present owner from the above circa 1985

Exhibited

San Francisco Museum of Art, 50 California Artists , 1962 Condition This work is in good condition overall. There's evidence of light wear and handling towards the edges and fine and scattered craquelure throughout, particularly in the gray-painted portion in the center. There are faint stretcher bar impressions along the top, bottom and right sides. Some light and unobtrusive accretions in the black painted rectangles are visible under close inspection. The white paint has yellowed slightly in spots. Under ultraviolet light inspection, it appears that this work has benefited from some minor retouching towards the extreme edges. 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 McLaughlin #5 - 1962 signed, titled and dated 1962 on the reverse oil on canvas 48 by 60 in. 121.9 by 152.4 cm. Provenance Felix Landau Gallery, Los Angeles Nicholas Wilder Gallery, Los Angeles Acquired by the present owner from the above circa 1985 Exhibited San Francisco Museum of Art, 50 California Artists , 1962 Condition This work is in good condition overall. There's evidence of light wear and handling towards the edges and fine and scattered craquelure throughout, particularly in the gray-painted portion in the center. There are faint stretcher bar impressions along the top, bottom and right sides. Some light and unobtrusive accretions in the black painted rectangles are visible under close inspection. The white paint has yellowed slightly in spots. Under ultraviolet light inspection, it appears that this work has benefited from some minor retouching towards the extreme edges. 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.