$431
Richard Thompson (American, b. 1945) That Awful Moment at the Rainbow's End Trailer Court, from the series Terrible Death Desert Storm. Signed, dated, and titled "...1980 RThompson..." on the reverse, with a label from the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, affixed to the stretcher. Oil on canvas, 59 1/2 x 96 in., framed. Condition: Craquelure. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from Monique Knowlton Gallery, New York. Literature: 1981 Biennial Exhibition, exhibition catalog (New York: Whitney Museum of American Art, 1981), illustrated p. 113. Exhibitions: Richard Thompson: Death Desert Storm, Space Gallery, Los Angeles, California, 1980; 1981 Biennial Exhibition, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 20-April 19, 1981. Estimate $700-900 Framed dimension: 60 1/4 x 97 in. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-03-08
