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Matta (1911-2002)
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Matta
- Mourir pour le pain (Composition 50F)
- signed and dated 53 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 38 3/4 by 48 1/4 in.
- 98.4 by 122.6 cm
Provenance
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, Abstract, Expressionist and Other Contemporary Paintings, Collages and Sculptures, February 27, 1963, lot 44, illustrated
Condition
The canvas is stretched onto a healthy stretcher, which is probably not original. The paint layer is stable and clean. The reverse of the canvas shows no reinforcements. Under ultraviolet light, there are no apparent retouches. In the lower center right near the edge, there are a couple of small dents that are probably original. It is recommended that the work be hung as is.
This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.
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.