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Karel Appel
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Untitled
- signed and dated 56
- oil on canvas
- 46.4 by 27.5cm.; 18 1/4 by 10 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Anne Abels, Cologne
Private Collection
Sale: Christie's, London, Post War & Contemporary Art, 26 March 1992, Lot 1
Galería Gavar, Madrid
Private Collection, Madrid
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer with the whites tending more towards cream, and more prominent yellow undertones throughout and less pronounced contrasts in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. On close examination, there is some minor shrinkage to the thicker parts of black pigment (visible in the catalogue illustration), and a few minute breaks to isolated impasto peaks throughout. There are a few extremely fine hairline cracks to places including: to the top right quadrant, and to the top and centre of the left extreme edge. There is a very small pigment loss to the thick stroke of cream pigment at the centre of the lower quarter. No evidence of restoration is apparent under ultraviolet 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."