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Robert Motherwell (American, 1915–1991)

LOT ID: 74952

Automatism A, 1966

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  Literature and Catalogue Raisoneé
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  Literature and Catalogue Raisoneé

• Publication:

  Robert Motherwell: The Complete Prints 1940-1991, Catalogue Raisonne, Siri Engberg/Joan Banach

  Catalogue Raisoneé:

  19, Engberg/Banach

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  Condition Report
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  Condition Report

• The seller has recorded the following condition for this lot:
  
  

  Description:	Adhesive Failure
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  Location:	Verso
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  Area:	Margin
  Degree:	Moderate
  Notes:	This work was once framed, so there are adhesive tape stains on the verso (back) from having been originally framed, in the 1960s when they obviously did not use conservation materials. Visible only from the back.
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  Description:	Indentations / Ding
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  Location:	Upper right
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  Area:	Other area
  Degree:	Minor
  Notes:	there is an approx. 2-2.5 mm indentation upper right, on the white area of the print. This work was once framed and the small indentation/ding was caused by the glass piercing the image.
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  Definition Key

  Condition Area
  

  Margin Area	Edge, border, or perimeter areas
  Image Area	Central image, focal point of the item/image.

  
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  Minor	Existing condition generally does not involve risk of loss
  Moderate	Noticeable, increasing in severity and/or size; not serious, but should be monitored or corrected by a conservator
  Major	Distinct, recognizable damage; stability of the work is questionable; risk is a factor; requires the attention of a conservator
  Extreme	Advanced and severe damage; work is insecure and at great risk

  
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  History and Provenance
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  History and Provenance
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  Exhibition:
  Automatism A is one of Motherwell's most celebrated and widely exhibited prints. Most recently another edition was featured in the show, "Painter's Prints", June 18 - July 31, 2010, Marsha Mateyka Gallery
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  Shipping Information
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  Shipping Information
• Shipping Carrier:
  UPS, USPS, Pick-up, NYC delivery
  

  Shipping Weight: 10 lbs
  

  Framing: No
  

  Item Location: New York, USA
  

  Shipping Options:
  ships flat, not rolled.
  
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  Payment and Return Policies
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  Payment and Return Policies
• Accepted:
  Wire Transfer, Check
  

  
  

  Seller's Return Policy:
  Guaranteed authentic; returns accepted only if not as described.
  
  

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