Details

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist

Exhibited

Hanover, Kestnergesellschaft, Larry Rivers: Bilder und Skulpturen , December 1980 - February 1981, cat. no. 20 Condition This work is in good condition overall. There is significant wear to the edges and corners of the canvas, resulting in hairline craquelure to the pull margins, spots of paint loss and a tear to the canvas at the upper left. There is scattered craquelure throughout, particularly along the bottom edge where some of the craquelure is flaking slightly. There are some drip accretions, some of which appear to be intended by the artist at the time of execution and others appear to have happened unintentionally. There are some abrasions to the canvas and a faint stretcher bar impression along the bottom edge. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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

Larry Rivers Generations signed, titled and dated 1960 on the reverse oil on canvas 60 1/4 by 48 in. 153 by 121.9 cm. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist Exhibited Hanover, Kestnergesellschaft, Larry Rivers: Bilder und Skulpturen , December 1980 - February 1981, cat. no. 20 Condition This work is in good condition overall. There is significant wear to the edges and corners of the canvas, resulting in hairline craquelure to the pull margins, spots of paint loss and a tear to the canvas at the upper left. There is scattered craquelure throughout, particularly along the bottom edge where some of the craquelure is flaking slightly. There are some drip accretions, some of which appear to be intended by the artist at the time of execution and others appear to have happened unintentionally. There are some abrasions to the canvas and a faint stretcher bar impression along the bottom edge. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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.