- 185
Jean Fautrier
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Fautrier
- Composition
signed with the artist's initial and dated 60
- gouache and watercolour on paper
- 49.5 by 64.3cm.
- 19 1/2 by 25 3/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist circa 1962
Exhibited
Munich, Modern Art Museum, Sammlung Gunter Sachs, 1967
Condition
Colour:
The colours are fairly accurate although the tonality is warmer and more vibrant in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the front mount at the centre of the top edge, and bears the original watermark parallel to the left edge of the composition. There are small brown spots of discolouration in places around the edges of the composition and some minute scattered spots of foxing upon very close inspection. There are several shallow creases to the paper in the upper half of the composition, most notably in the upper left quadrant.
"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."