Lot 140
  • 140

Sonia Delaunay-Terk

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sonia Delaunay-Terk
  • Composition, rythme coloré
  • signed Sonia Delaunay Terk and dated 57 (lower right)
  • gouache and collage on paper
  • 56.5 by 76.9cm., 22 1/4 by 30 1/4 in.

Provenance

Galerie Bing, Paris
Annie Ronchèse, Paris (sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 4th December 2003, lot 95)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Executed on thick cream wove paper, not laid down and t-hinged to the mount in two places along the upper edge. The edges are deckled. There are tape remnants along the edges to the verso. There are scattered small pigment losses relating to paint shrinkage, most prominently to the green rectangle towards the left edge, the grey rectangle to the right part of the upper edge and the lower rightmost blue square. There is paint shrinkage visible to the green, red and blue pigments. The pigment in the lower left corner has gently faded. This work is in overall 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."