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Provenance

Sable-Castelli Gallery, Toronto Marianne Kramer Trust (acquired from the above in May 1967) Sotheby's, New York, May 4, 1982, lot 30 Private Collection Christie's, New York, November 7, 1985, lot 155 Private Collection Christie's, New York, May 6, 1987, lot 161 Peder Bonnier, Inc., New York Sotheby's, New York, May 3, 1989, lot 300 Private Collection, Los Angeles Sotheby's, New York, November 7, 1990, lot 324 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There are scattered graphite smudges, media accretions, and a slightly undulation to the sheet, all of which appear inherent to the artist's working method. There is a surface accretion on the right hand side of the sheet, approximately 6 ½ inches from the top. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte at the top two corners. Framed under Plexiglas. <br><br>*Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.* 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 Grip signed, titled and dated 66 on the reverse solvent transfer, gouache and graphite on paper 29 by 23 in. 73.7 by 58.4 cm. Provenance Sable-Castelli Gallery, Toronto Marianne Kramer Trust (acquired from the above in May 1967) Sotheby's, New York, May 4, 1982, lot 30 Private Collection Christie's, New York, November 7, 1985, lot 155 Private Collection Christie's, New York, May 6, 1987, lot 161 Peder Bonnier, Inc., New York Sotheby's, New York, May 3, 1989, lot 300 Private Collection, Los Angeles Sotheby's, New York, November 7, 1990, lot 324 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There are scattered graphite smudges, media accretions, and a slightly undulation to the sheet, all of which appear inherent to the artist's working method. There is a surface accretion on the right hand side of the sheet, approximately 6 ½ inches from the top. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte at the top two corners. Framed under Plexiglas. <br><br>*Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.* 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.