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Antoni Tàpies
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Antoni Tàpies
- Matèria amb pèls
- signé au dos
- technique mixte sur toile
- 100 x 81 cm; 39 3/8 x 31 7/8 in.
- Exécuté en 1988.
Provenance
Galerie Lelong, New York
Galerie Thomas, Munich
Collection Carlo Bilotti, Palm Beach
Galerie Thomas, Munich
Collection Carlo Bilotti, Palm Beach
Exhibited
New York, Galerie Lelong, Tàpies, 16 février-18 mars 1989; catalogue, p.24, no.21, illustré en couleurs
Literature
Anna Agustí, Tàpies, Obra Completa, Volum 6è., 1986-1990, p.257, illustré
Condition
The colors are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
This work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.
Under close inspection, very light wear marks are visible in each of the four corners.
Under UV light inspection, there is no evidence of any retouching.
This work is in excellent 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
L'artiste a droit à toutes sortes d'illusions, de fabulations, de mythes... pour atteindre son but. Il serait ridicule de réduire sa « méthodologie » à la logique des intellectuels et aux constructions théoriques considérées comme normale.
Antoni Tàpies in L'art contre l'esthétique