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Alexander Archipenko
Estimate
65,000 - 95,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Archipenko
- Still Life
- Signed Archipenko (lower center)
- Gouache and brush and ink on paper
- 15 1/4 by 10 3/8 in.
- 38.7 by 26.3 cm
Provenance
Galleria Morone, Milan
Acquired from the above circa 1960
Acquired from the above circa 1960
Condition
Executed on irregularly cut cream wove paper. Some tape remnants from a prior mounting on verso. Two small patches on the verso, that correspond to two small repaired tears, one about 1 1/2 inches from the center of the top edge, the other in the cneter of the four diamond shapes towards the bottom. Some possible very minor loss to the mdium at the top of the table leg. Sheet is is slightly time darkened but overall the color is strong and the medium well preserved. This work is in good condition.
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.
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.