Fred Tomaselli
Self-Portrait , 1991 (Executed)
Lot #217 |
2015-06-10 |
Sotheby's, New York
Contemporary Curated
Category:
Works on Paper
Estimate:
USD 18,000 - 25,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N09366
Auction name: Contemporary Curated
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2015-06-10
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 17 1/8 by 11 1/4 in. 43.5 by 28.6 cm.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
43.5
Width In Centimeters:
28.6
Height In Inches:
17.717
Width In Inches:
11.024
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Year notes: Signed and dated March 30, 1991.
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist) By descent to the present owner
Literature
Charles H. Carpenter, Jr. and Kay Larson, Charles H. Carpenter, Jr .: The Odyssey of a Collector , Pittsburgh, 1996, p. 131 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse to the backing board at the top two corners. There are artist's pinholes in the top 2 corners. There is a very soft undulation to the sheet. Framed under glass. 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
Fred Tomaselli Self-Portrait signed and dated March 30, 1991 colored pencil and gouache on paper 17 1/8 by 11 1/4 in. 43.5 by 28.6 cm. Provenance Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist) By descent to the present owner Literature Charles H. Carpenter, Jr. and Kay Larson, Charles H. Carpenter, Jr .: The Odyssey of a Collector , Pittsburgh, 1996, p. 131 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse to the backing board at the top two corners. There are artist's pinholes in the top 2 corners. There is a very soft undulation to the sheet. Framed under glass. 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.