Lot 117
- 117
Cy Twombly
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description
- Cy Twombly
- Priapus
- titled
- graphite, wax crayon and pen on paper
- 13 1/2 by 19 3/8 in. 34.3 by 49.2 cm.
- Executed in 1960.
Provenance
Galleria La Tartaruga, Rome
Private Collection
Gagosian Gallery, New York
Galerie Sho Contemporary Art, Tokyo
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Private Collection
Gagosian Gallery, New York
Galerie Sho Contemporary Art, Tokyo
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
Nicola Del Roscio, ed., Cy Twombly Drawings: Catalogue Raisonné Vol. 2 1956-1960, Munich, 2012, p. 209, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The top edge is deckled. There is evidence of slight discoloration and scattered pinpoint foxing around the edges. Graphite smudges on the sheet appear inherent to the artist's working method. This work is hinged verso to the matte intermittently around the edges. Framed under Plexiglas.
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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.