Lot 175
  • 175

YVES KLEIN | M 110

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description

  • Yves Klein
  • M 110
  • signed and dated 57; stamped with the artist's monogram on the reverse
  • dry pigment and synthetic resin on paper laid down on paper
  • 18.7 by 54 cm. 7 3/8 by 21 1/8 in.
  • overall: 34.3 by 70.2 cm. 13 1/2 by 27 5/8 in.

Provenance

Galerie Iris Clert, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the overall tonality has less green undertones, and tends more towards vibrant yellow in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is laid to a backing board, which is original and hinged verso to the window mount. There is some discolouration, light handling marks, tiny spots of foxing and minute media accretions to the backing board. Examination out of its frame reveals a broken crease to the lower centre right of the backing board. Examination of the painted sheet reveals some light surface dirt, some media accretions, faint scuffs and some very faint drying cracks to the areas of thicker paint. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
"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."

Catalogue Note

This work is registered in the Yves Klein Archives.