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Karel Appel
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Eléphant dansant (série Circus)
- signé, daté 78 et numéroté 5/8
- acrylique sur contreplaqué
- 117 x 86,4 x 28,6 cm; 46 1/16 x 34 x 11 1/4 in.
Provenance
Collection particulière, Stockholm
Literature
Karel Appel, The Complete Sculptures 1936-1990, New York, 1990, illustré
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
Scattered tiny paint losses are visible under close-up inspection. Tiny losses of material, visible in the catalogue's illustration, are visible at the junction between legs and base. On the top of the base, one scuff and one tiny loss are visible. These tiny losses are easy to restore.
This work is in 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. 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."