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Victor Vasarely
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Victor Vasarely
- Ipam
signed; signed, titled and dated 1961 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 41 1/8 by 41 1/8 in. 104.5 by 104.5 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Caracas (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection (acquired in 1981)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good overall condition. There is scattered fine craquelure throughout the composition, primarily in the black lines of paint and most noticeably at the pull margins. There are faint stretcher bar impressions along the top and side edges, the left edge of which is most evident. There is a ¼ inch paint loss located 11 ¼ inches from the right edge along the top edge. Under ultra violet light inspection, there is no evidence of inpainting. Unframed.
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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.