- 73
Donald Baechler
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Donald Baechler
- Owl (Further Lane)
- signed with the artist's initials and dated 92; signed, titled and dated 1992 on the reverse
- gesso, gouache, coffee, pencil and paper collage
- 30 1/8 by 22 5/8 in. 76.5 by 57.4 cm.
Provenance
Baron/ Boisanté Editions, New York
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1998)
Sotheby's, New York, September 10, 2008, lot 63
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1998)
Sotheby's, New York, September 10, 2008, lot 63
Private Collection, New York
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse in multiple places to the backing board. There are artist's pin holes in the 4 corners. All of the collage elements are well intact. Some of the collage elements exhibit time staining evident. The sheet undulates slightly. The left and bottom edges are the sheet are rough. There are scattered creases throughout due to the artist's working method. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.