David Smith
Untitled , 1960 (Executed)
Lot #28 |
2015-09-29 |
Sotheby's, New York
Contemporary Curated
Category:
Works on Paper
Estimate:
USD 50,000 - 70,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N09403
Auction name: Contemporary Curated
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2015-09-29
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 17 3/8 by 11 1/2 in. 45 by 29 cm.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
43.5
Width In Centimeters:
29
Height In Inches:
17.5
Width In Inches:
11.5
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Year notes: Executed in 1960.
Provenance
The Estate of David Smith, New York Private Collection Phillips de Pury & Company, New York, November 16, 2007, lot 162 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
Arts Club of Chicago, David Smith: Spray Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture, June 1983, illustrated Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The bottom and right edges are deckled. The sheet is slightly undulated. The sheet is hinged to the backing board on the upper corners. Framed 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
David Smith Untitled spray enamel on paper 17 3/8 by 11 1/2 in. 45 by 29 cm. Executed in 1960. Provenance The Estate of David Smith, New York Private Collection Phillips de Pury & Company, New York, November 16, 2007, lot 162 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Exhibited Arts Club of Chicago, David Smith: Spray Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture, June 1983, illustrated Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The bottom and right edges are deckled. The sheet is slightly undulated. The sheet is hinged to the backing board on the upper corners. Framed 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.