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Joan Miró
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joan Miró
- El Golafre (The Wolverine)
- signed with the artist's initial M on the reverse
- brush and ink and crayon on paper
- 89.6 by 62.4cm., 35 1/4 by 24 1/2 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Palma de Mallorca
Private Collection, Barcelona
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2014
Private Collection, Barcelona
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2014
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on board and floating in the mount. The sheet is undulating and there are scattered creases. There are a few small areas of pigment loss to the ink in the upper part of the composition and some light handling marks predominantly to the lower left quadrant. This work is in overall fairly good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."