Lot 0002

Joseph Amarotico American, 1931-1985 Large Obelisk, 1968

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Joseph Amarotico American, 1931-1985 Large Obelisk, 1968

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Description

Joseph Amarotico
American, 1931-1985
Large Obelisk, 1968
Signed and dated Amarotico - 68 (lr), dated 1968 and inscribed as titled on the stretcher
Acrylic on canvas
50 x 28 inches (127 x 71.1 cm)

C

Condition

Yellowing in medium, most apparent in light blue pigment. Two small inconsistent drips at center. Canvas is toenailed into frame, not examined out of frame. Scattered light surface grime.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.

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Joseph Amarotico American, 1931-1985 Large Obelisk, 1968

Name: Joseph Amarotico American, 1931-1985 Large Obelisk, 1968
SKU: 129678672
Price: 1700 USD
Availability: InStock

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