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Antoni Tàpies
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Antoni Tàpies
- Materia y Manchas Sobre Cartón
- signed on the reverse
- mixed media on card laid down on canvas
- 28 by 43.5cm.; 11 by 17 1/8 in.
- Executed in 1967.
Provenance
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Galerie Beyeler, Basel
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Maeght, Antoni Tàpies, 1969, no. 22
Literature
Anna Agustí, Tàpies: The Complete Works, Vol. 2: 1961-1968, Barcelona 1992, p. 400, no. 1795, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightyl softer and cooler with more subtle contrasts in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the varied surface texture apparent in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is some slight undulation to the card, inherent to the artist's choice of medium. Upon close examination, there are a few extremely fine hairline cracks to the central impasto area. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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."