$2,091
Beatrice Riese (American, 1917-2004) Asmat Signed, titled, and dated "... 1998" on the reverse, inscribed with accession number "2002.110" from the Detroit Institute of Arts on the stretcher, and with four Sotheby's stickers affixed to stretcher. Oil, ink, and pencil on canvas, 42 1/2 x 49 in. (108.0 x 124.5 cm), unframed. Condition: Minor surface grime. Provenance: Ex-collection Detroit Institute of Arts (deaccessioned in 2011); Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art, September 22, 2011, Lot 302. Estimate $800-1,200 There is one small dent to the canvas at center right, and two small dents with abrasions at upper left. There are narrow lines of canvas protrusions at upper right and lower left. There is craquelure to the edges and minor wear to the corners. The Detroit Institute of Arts has confirmed that the accession number corresponds with their records and has sent a copy of their deaccession form. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-09-27