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Joan Miró
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Joan Miró
- L'ABELLA SOMNIADORA
- signed with the monogram on the verso
brush and ink and wax crayon on paper
- 75.6 by 51.8cm., 29 3/4 by 20 3/8 in.
Provenance
Galeria Maneu, Mallorca
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Executed on white wove pape, not laid down, attached to the mount in all four corners. There is a 4cm. flattened crease towards the lower right corner, a 5cm. flattened crease and a small flattened crease to the lower left corner. Apart from some small areas of discolouration at intervals along the top edge due to previous mounting, this work is in good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate although the paper tone is warmer in the original.
"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."