Lot 125
  • 125

Serge Poliakoff

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description

  • Serge Poliakoff
  • Composition
  • signé
  • gouache sur papier
  • 63,5 x 48,5 cm; 25 x 19 1/16 in.
  • Exécuté vers 1963.

Provenance

Collection particulière, Sao Paolo

Condition

The colors are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is lighter in the original. The work is in very good condition. Executed on a beige wove paper doubled with a supportive paper. The sheet is taped to the mount along the edges. A tear in a half circle shape, towards the upper right corner, stabilized by professional restorer is visible on the back of the sheet (approx. 6 cm). Two 2 tiny paint losses (approx. 2 mm each) are visible uppon very close inspection in the upper section of the work. A paper loss is visible upon very close inspection in the upper right corner of the sheet, (approx. 4 mm); as well as two others, along the left section of the upper edge, (approx. 3 and 2 mm).
"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."

Catalogue Note

signed; gouache on paper. Executed circa 1963.