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Sigmar Polke
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Sigmar Polke
- Farbprobe
signed, titled and dated 84 on the stretcher
silver leaf and pigments on canvas
- 50 by 60cm.; 19 3/4 by 23 5/8 in.
Provenance
Athony d'Offay Gallery, London
Private Collection, Barcelona
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2003
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer, with the square elements tending more to slate grey in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is some very light wear to the top right and left, as well as lower left corners and to the right side of the top extreme edge, with a few fine hairline tension cracks in places along all four extreme edges. There are fine networks of craquelure to the darker pigments throughout the composition, inherent to the artist's choice of medium. There is a faint stretcher mark running parallel to the centre of the lower edge (visible in the catalogue illustration). 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."