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Gary Thomas Erbe

Specimen Case , 1980 (Painted)

Lot #141 | 2017-04-07 | Sotheby's, New York
American Art


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Painting

Estimate:

USD 5,000 - 7,000 (currency of sale)

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Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N09633
Auction name: American Art
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2017-04-07
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 20th Century American Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
Dimensions: 22 by 27 in
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters: 55.9
Width In Centimeters: 68.6
Height In Inches: 22
Width In Inches: 27
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Year notes: Painted in 1980.
Provenance
Alexander Gallery, New York Private Collection (acquired from the above, 1980) Corporate Collection (acquired from the above, 1992)
Exhibited
Trenton, New Jersey State Museum, Gary Erbe: An Exhibition of Trompe L'Oeil , 1983 Youngstown, Ohio, Butler Institute of Art; Wilkes-Barr, Pennsylvania, Sordoni Art Gallery; New York, Alexander Gallery, Gary Erbe: An American Tradition Continues , 1985 Condition Oil on canvas, canvas is no lined. Surface: In generally good condition aside from a small potential scuff of frame abrasion to the right upper edge. UNDER UV: No apparent inpainting. 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
Gary Thomas Erbe Specimen Case signed G Erbe© (lower right) oil on canvas 22 by 27 inches (55.9 by 68.6 cm) Painted in 1980. Provenance Alexander Gallery, New York Private Collection (acquired from the above, 1980) Corporate Collection (acquired from the above, 1992) Exhibited Trenton, New Jersey State Museum, Gary Erbe: An Exhibition of Trompe L'Oeil , 1983 Youngstown, Ohio, Butler Institute of Art; Wilkes-Barr, Pennsylvania, Sordoni Art Gallery; New York, Alexander Gallery, Gary Erbe: An American Tradition Continues , 1985 Condition Oil on canvas, canvas is no lined. Surface: In generally good condition aside from a small potential scuff of frame abrasion to the right upper edge. UNDER UV: No apparent inpainting. 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.
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