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Roberto Matta
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Roberto Matta
- Le Feu de l' Aube
- signed
- oil on canvas
- 80 by 66.5cm.; 31 1/2 by 26 1/4 in.
- Executed circa 1972-73.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 1990
Condition
Colours:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
The work is in very good condition. There is a small area to the lower right corner where a number of tiny pinhead-sized media accretions are visible ( visible in the catalogue illustration). There is a further tiny pinhead-sized media accretion to the left side of the central horizontal axis (also visible in the catalogue illustration). Upon close examination there are several pinprick-sized fly spots scattered, predominantly to the upper right quadrant. No restoration is apparent 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."
"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 Archives de l'Oeuvre de Matta, Tarquina and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity