Lot 255
- 255
Robert Rauschenberg
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Paper Clock for Alexis
- signed, signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated 1967
watercolour, printed paper collage ཧand tape on 🍸paper
- 101 by 76cm.; 39 3/4 by 30in.
Provenance
Alexis de la Falaise, New York and Paris
Thence by decent
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original, with the paper tone tending more towards a soft cream.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There are artist's handling marks in places to the paper collage elements.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Alexis de la Falaise lived in New York from 1965 onwards and studied at Bard College. His stepfather was John McKendry, curator of Fine Prints at the Metropolitan Museum.
Alexis starred in Warhol's 1967 movie Tub Girls and was friends with a group of artists including Robert Rauschenberg and Larry Rivers.
Alexis starred in Warhol's 1967 movie Tub Girls and was friends with a group of artists including Robert Rauschenberg and Larry Rivers.