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Hugo Demarco (1932-1995)
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Hugo Demarco
- Nº 100, Formes Virtuelles
- signed, titled and dated Paris 1967 on the reverse
- painted wood box with painted metal and light tubes
- 55 1/8 by 64 7/8 by 12 1/2 in.
- 140.2 by 164.8 by 31.8 cm
Provenance
Sale: Kunsthaus Dr. Eric Steinfels, Zurich, Bilder, Plastiken, Objekte und Tapisserien aus der Sammlung Denise René, Paris, April 17, 1980, lot 59, illustrated in color
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
This work operates on 220 volts. There are scuffs and handling marks to the outside of the box with several 3 in. lines of loss on the top. There are white scuff marks on the top of the box as well as on the wood sides of the face of the work. There are scratches to the plexi glass. There are several screw holes along the face several of which are missing screws. On the inside there are white stains along the base which are possibly original. There are several spider webs in the metal hanging shapes particularly along the edges. There is paint loss to the enamel on the hanging shapes. 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.
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.