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Antoni Tàpies
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Antoni Tàpies
- Composición
signed and dated 1947
- watercolour and pencil on paper
- 32 by 45 cm.; 12 5/8 by 17 3/4 in.
Provenance
Martha Jackson Gallery, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
Anna Agustí, Tàpies: The Complete Works, Vol 4: 1976-1981, Appendix to Volume I, Barcelona 1995, p. 429, no. 4149, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is cooler in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the backing mount in all four corners. The top and right edges are deckled. There is some light time staining to the unpainted paper.
"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."