Details

Provenance

Rachel Rosenthal, Tarzana, California Acquired by the present owner from the above

Exhibited

Los Angeles, Otis Art Institute Gallery, Wallace Berman Retrospective , October - November 1978 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The 4 verifax collages are well adhered to the backing. There is some minor darkening to the transparent medium applied over the Hebrew text. There is evidence of very minor handling to the collaged elements. Framed in an artist's chosen frame under Plexiglas. 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

Wallace Berman Untitled signed; signed on a label affixed to the backing board positive Verifax collage 13 1/8 by 14 in. 33.3 by 35.5 cm. Executed circa 1964-1974. Provenance Rachel Rosenthal, Tarzana, California Acquired by the present owner from the above Exhibited Los Angeles, Otis Art Institute Gallery, Wallace Berman Retrospective , October - November 1978 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The 4 verifax collages are well adhered to the backing. There is some minor darkening to the transparent medium applied over the Hebrew text. There is evidence of very minor handling to the collaged elements. Framed in an artist's chosen frame under Plexiglas. 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.