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Jean Degottex
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Degottex
- Vide V
- signé, titré et daté 1959 au dos
- huile sur toile
- 86 x 195 cm; 33 7/8 x 76 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Europe, Bruxelles
Acquis auprès de celle-ci en 1962
Acquis auprès de celle-ci en 1962
Condition
Please note that the picture of the work is not illustrated in the right sense in the paper version of the catalogue. The original is upside down. Please refer to picture of the work available on the internet.
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality of the background is a darker grey in the original.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.
Under UV light, no trace of retouching fluoresces.
In the lower right quadrant (8 cm from the right edge and 15 cm from the bottom edge), a dent is visible (approx. 5 cm).
In the lower left corner, a scuff is visible (approx. 3 cm).
A small area of light superficial cracks (approx. 4 cm) is visible under close inspection, located at 75 cm from the left edge and 35 cm from the lower edge.
The work is in very 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."
Catalogue Note
"Les pleins et les déliés de l'écriture sont une respiration, j'aimerais que ma peinture soit une grande respiration." (Jean Degottex, 1961)