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Matta (1912-2002)
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Matta
- Le Mouse
- signed and dated Sept. 15 lower right
- 19 1/4 by 35 1/8 in.
- (48.8 by 89.2 cm)
oil on paper laid down on canvas
Provenance
New Art Center, New York
Sale: Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, Notable Modern Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, April 26, 1961, lot 114
Private Collection, New York
Sale: Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, Notable Modern Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, April 26, 1961, lot 114
Private Collection, New York
Condition
The canvas is unlined and well stretched. There is a ΒΌ in. loss the paper along the lower left edge and pinholes to all four corners. There impasto areas appear to be in excellent and stable condition and the work appears to be in very good condition overall.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.