- 281
Joan Miró
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Joan Miró
- Tête
- Signed Miró (lower right); titled and dated 27/XII/75 and 31/XII/75 (on the reverse)
- Colored crayon on an airmail envelope
- 10 1/8 by 9 in.
- 25.8 by 23 cm
Provenance
Lionel Ancoin, Massachusetts
Galerie Maeght, Paris & Barcelona
Galerie Maeght, Paris & Barcelona
Exhibited
Barcelona, Galería Theo, Joan Miró, 1989, no. 13
Madrid, Galería Theo, Miró - obras de 1916 a 1976, 1989-90, no. 28, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Madrid, Galería Theo, Miró - obras de 1916 a 1976, 1989-90, no. 28, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on an airmail envelope, creased along the central fold in the envelope, with some associated loss at the edges of the central fold. Flattened creases at all four corners, the sheet is slightly yellowed over time. the verso shows numerous stamps, mailing labels and notes. Otherwise fine. Work is in very 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.