Michael Loew
Untitled , 1946 (Dated)
Lot #83 |
2017-09-26 |
Sotheby's, New York
The Collection Of Edward Albee
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
USD 5,000 - 7,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N09678
Auction name: The Collection Of Edward Albee
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2017-09-26
Currency: USD
Source:
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 20th Century Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
Medium: Login to view
Dimensions: 1/8 by 20 1/8 in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
61.3
Width In Centimeters:
51.1
Height In Inches:
24.125
Width In Inches:
20.125
Signed: Login to view
Edition: 8
Edition notes: Edition 1/8.
Year notes: Dated in 1946.
Provenance
Hollis Taggart Galleries, New York Acquired from the above in November 2008
Exhibited
Chicago, McCormick Gallery, Michael Loew, The Beginning: Works from the Estate , April - May 2008, p. 8, illustrated in color Condition This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is strip lined. There is stable craquelure throughout and a few areas of loss to the pigment along the turning edges and corners. The canvas is slightly bowing inward. 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
Michael Loew Untitled signed twice and dated 1946 on the reverse oil on canvas 24 1/8 by 20 1/8 in. 61.3 by 51.1 cm. Provenance Hollis Taggart Galleries, New York Acquired from the above in November 2008 Exhibited Chicago, McCormick Gallery, Michael Loew, The Beginning: Works from the Estate , April - May 2008, p. 8, illustrated in color Condition This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is strip lined. There is stable craquelure throughout and a few areas of loss to the pigment along the turning edges and corners. The canvas is slightly bowing inward. 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.