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Marcel Broodthaers
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Marcel Broodthaers
- Le Sous-Sol
titled; signed with the artist's initials, dated 69 and numbered 1/7 Ex. n. 1 on a label affixed to the reverse
- plastic sign
- 123.2 by 86.4cm.; 48 1/2 by 34in.
Provenance
Isy Brachot Gallery, Brussels
Rhona Hoffman Gallery, Chicago
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1989
Rhona Hoffman Gallery, Chicago
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1989
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer, with the background tending more towards cream and the lettering to forest green in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to convey fully the three dimensionality of the surface relief apparent in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There artist's holes at the extreme 4 corners, visible in the catalogue illustration which appear original. There is evidence of scattered faint surface abrasions, smudging and fine scratches which appear inherent to the artist's working method. There are short fine surface cracks to the top right and lower right corner, and a few faint lines of red pigment appear to be showing through the plastic surface above the letter 'E' in the lower left quadrant.
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.