Victor Vasarely

Galerie Götz, Stuttgart
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1994

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original. The colours of the central spheres tend more towards emerald, purple and sky blue. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Upon close inspection there are a few spots of minor wear in places at the extreme edges. There four fine lines of craquelure: one horizontal line towards the bottom right corner of the lower left quadrant; two towards the left edge (one approximately 30cm from the top corner & one approximately 7cm below this); and one in the lower right quadrant approximately 10cm from the bottom left corner. There are very few pinhead size specks of media accretion, notably five spots in the lower left quadrant approximately 20cm diagonally from the bottom right corner.There is no retouching apparent when examined under ultra-violet 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."

This work will be included in the forthcoming Victor Vasarely Catalogue Raisonné being prepared by Mme Michèle Vasarely