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Karel Appel
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fille
- signed and dated 57
- coloured wax crayons, gouache and collage on paper
- 50 by 47cm.; 19 3/4 by 18 1/2 in.
Literature
Peter Bellew, Appel, Le Grandi Monografie, Milan 1968, no. 115, illustrated
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is much brighter and stronger in the original work where the background also has more prominent white hues.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is light undulation to the paper throughout a faint crease to the right edge approximately 20 cm. from the bottom corner. There are a few further very shallow creases and handling marks in places throughout the composition that are inherent to the artist's collage technique. There is a minute spot of paper skinning 5cm in from the centre of the left edge.
"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."