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Karel Appel
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Beest
- signed and dated '50
- gouache on paper; ink on paper on the reverse
- 25,5 by 49,5 cm.
- Recto: painted in 1950. Verso: executed in 1950.
Provenance
Sale Mak van Waay, 30 October 1978, lot 454
Private Collection, Amsterdam
Private Collection, Amsterdam
Literature
E. Beenker a.o., Benno Premsela: Een vlucht naar voren, Utrecht 1996, p. 47, illustrated
Condition
Professionally papertaped to the mount at the extreme edges. The upper right corner is professionally restored. Some light paper discolouration due to aging. One small damage situated 10,5 cm. from the lower edge and 27 cm. from the right edge. A pinhole situated 6 cm. from the lower edge and 30,5 cm. from the right edge.
Otherwise 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."