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Joan Ponç, 1927-1984
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Joan Ponç
- Composition surréaliste
- signed, dated 16-V-54 and inscribed Sao Paulo
- watercolour and gouache on paper
- 51.5 by 60.5cm.; 20 1/4 by 23 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Switzerland
Condition
Executed on wove paper and sandwiched securely between the mount and the backing board. There is slight undulation to the sheet and a small crease at the bottom edge approximately 30cm. from the lower right corner. There are a few spots of foxing scattered intermittently throughout the composition, visible in the catalogue illustration. There is craquelure to the red pigment with tiny, pinhead size associated paint loss in the triangular segment. There are further small spots of paint loss in the white semi-circle. There are two small tears to the sheet at the top edge and one at the bottom, all concealed beneath the mount. Otherwise this work is in good original condition.
"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."