- 226
Joan Miró
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joan Miró
- HOMMAGE À MARGUERITE LANG
signed Miró, dated 25/VI/1953 (lower left) and titled Hommage à Marguerite Long (lower right)
- brush and ink, watercolour and coloured crayons on paper
- 37.5 by 52.8cm., 14 3/4 by 20 3/4 in.
Provenance
Sale: Palais Galliera, Paris, 4th February 1972
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is taped to the overmount. There is a flattened vertical crease to the centre of the sheet (visible in the catalogue illustration). Apart from some small scattered spots of foxing along the left and right edges, and some light time-staining, this work is in good 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."