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Arnulf Rainer
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Arnulf Rainer
- Eine Befreiung (Released)
- signed and titled
- oil, pastel and black crayon on black and white photograph
- 60 by 50cm.; 23 5/8 by 19 3/4 in.
- Executed circa 1970.
Provenance
Galerie Krinzinger, Vienna
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the areas of colour on the photograph are brighter in the original.
Condition: This work is in good condition. The sheet is securely attached in places on the reverse to the backing board. There is minor wear to all four corner tips. There is very slight undulation to the sheet. There are two light creases towards the lower left corner and a further small vertical crease to the centre top edge of the upper left quadrant. There is a vertical crease approximately 7cm. long to the centre top edge at the top of the figure's head, visible in a raking light. There are a few minute tears along the extreme right edge. There is a tiny indentation above the figure's left eyebrow, visible under very close inspection. There is a tiny watermark towards the centre of the top right hand quadrant, visible only upon close inspection. There are very faint handling marks and rub marks on the left hand side of the composition and towards the bottom right hand corner, probably inherent to the artist's working process.
"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."