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Provenance

Hamilton Gallery, New York Private Collection Christie's, New York, 13 November 1986, Lot 269 Acquired from the above sale by the present owner Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The irregular pigment application and fraying to the edges of the canvas are inherent and consistent with the artist's working method and choice of medium. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the edges of the canvas with a few associated minor losses to the pigment and the canvas is very slightly buckling. There is evidence of minor, scattered pigment craquelure and a few, minor scattered surface accretions. Unframed. 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

Ron Gorchov Victory oil on linen 60 by 60 in. 152.4 by 152.4 cm. Executed in 1979. Provenance Hamilton Gallery, New York Private Collection Christie's, New York, 13 November 1986, Lot 269 Acquired from the above sale by the present owner Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The irregular pigment application and fraying to the edges of the canvas are inherent and consistent with the artist's working method and choice of medium. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the edges of the canvas with a few associated minor losses to the pigment and the canvas is very slightly buckling. There is evidence of minor, scattered pigment craquelure and a few, minor scattered surface accretions. Unframed. 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.