Lot 64
- 64
Ray Johnson
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Ray Johnson
- Knife
- signed and titled; signed and dated 1964 on the reverse of the backing board
- pencil on paper
- Sheet: 3 3/8 by 5 5/8 in. 8.6 by 14.3 cm.
- Image: 1 1/8 by 3 1/8 in. 2.8 by 7.9 cm.
Provenance
Gift of the artist
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is window matted. The sheet is hinged on the reverse to the backing board along the top. There is pale time staining and the sheet is unevenly cut on all four sides. There is a soft diagonal crease in both the top left and top right corners. There is a vertical crease that runs the entire length of the paper. Framed under glass.
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.