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Matta (1911-2002)
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- Matta
- Fuit la Fuite
- oil on canvas
- 57 by 67 1/2 in.
- 144.8 by 171.5 cm
- Painted circa 1970.
Provenance
Françoise Tournié collection, Paris
Sale: Calmels Cohen, Paris, Collection Françoise Tournié, June 22, 2006, lot 40, illustrated in color
Sale: Calmels Cohen, Paris, Collection Françoise Tournié, June 22, 2006, lot 40, illustrated in color
Condition
The canvas is unlined. There is some bucking to the canvas on two spots on the right side and in the lower part of the left side. There are some scattered vertical scratches in the upper part and in the center of the upper left quadrant which could be inherent to the work. There is also another horizontal potential scratch in the center of the upper left quadrant. Under UV light inspection, the work does not appear to have been retouched. Overall, the 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.