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Joan Miró
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joan Miró
- MAJORETTE
- signed with the monogram on the reverse
- brush and ink on paper
- 89.8 by 62.5cm., 35 1/2 by 24 5/8 in.
Provenance
Galeria Maneu, Mallorca
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at all four corners, floating in the mount. There is a 2cm. tear to the centre of the top edge, and some further scattered horizontal creasing running at intermittent intervals from the right edge.There is a 0.5cm. tear to the centre of the lower edge and another to the lower left edge. There is a 10cm. flattened crease to the right of the central figure and another flattened crease running horizontally from the upper left edge. Apart from some studio dirt and general handling creases and undulations to the sheet, this work is in good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is slightly more cream 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."