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Sigmar Polke
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Sigmar Polke
- Farbprobe
- signed, titled and dated 86 on the stretcher
oil and alcohol lacquer on canvas
- 70 by 50cm.; 27 1/2 by 19 5/8 in.
Provenance
Paul Schönewald, Düsseldorf
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1993
Exhibited
Bad Münstereifel, Galerie Klein, Sigmar Polke: Farbproben – Materialversuche - Probierbilder aus den Jahren 1973-1986, 1986
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Bad Münstereifel, Galerie Klein, Sigmar Polke: Farbproben – Materialversuche - Probierbilder aus den Jahren 1973-86, 1999, no. 55, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are a few isolated tiny paint losses in places along all four extreme edges and each of the four extreme corner tips is slightly worn. There are matrices of fine craquelure to the surface varnish throughout, most notably to the centre and lower parts of the composition, inherent to the artist's choice of medium and working process. 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."
Catalogue Note
Authenticated by Pest Control Office