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Sergio Camargo
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 GBP
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Description
- Sergio Camargo
- Relief
- signed and dated 71 on the reverse
- painted wood relief
- 60 by 60 by 6.5cm.; 23 5/8 by 23 5/8 by 2 1/2 in.
Provenance
Arte Studio, Macerata
Gunter Tollman, Chicago
Alfred Beecroft, Chicago (acquired directly from the above in 1989)
Hendricks Collection, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Gunter Tollman, Chicago
Alfred Beecroft, Chicago (acquired directly from the above in 1989)
Hendricks Collection, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Macerata, Arte Studio, Sergio Camargo, 1971, no. 32
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate,
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is fine cracking surrounding the base of each wooden element and a number of fine splits to the protruding elements. There are a number of light media accretions in places throughout and a very light unobtrusive dusting of red pigment in places. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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
"Approaching a white relief by Camargo, we are dazzled by its aura. We only gradually penetrate back from the work, through the cognitive process, to the central meaning."
Guy Brett, Camargo, London 1966, p. 6.
Guy Brett, Camargo, London 1966, p. 6.