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Matta (1911-2002)
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Matta
- Creative Realm
- signed lower right; titled and numbered 83/56 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 37 3/4 by 35 1/2 in.
- 96 by 90 cm
- Painted in 1983.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owner
Exhibited
Tokyo, Fuji Television Gallery, Matta, June 1985, no. 9, illustrated in color
Condition
The canvas is unlined. There is creasing on several areas of the canvas, particularly on the left edge and near the upper right corner. There are some brown specks or spots in the center left side of the upper part of the canvas, near the upper edge. There are some abrasions to the upper left corner. There are no signs of restoration under UV light inspection.
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.