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Joseph Beuys
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Joseph Beuys
- Untitled
- signed and dated Capri 74 on the backing board
- mixed media on threaded towel laid down on board
- 61 by 101cm.; 24 by 39 3/4 in.
mixed media on threaded towel laid down on board
Provenance
Galleria Lucio Amelio, Naples
Libero Grande, Naples
Private Collection, Naples (by descent from the above)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Property from the Collection of Libero Grande, Naples, 19 October 2004, Lot 73
Acquired directly from the above by the late owner
Libero Grande, Naples
Private Collection, Naples (by descent from the above)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Property from the Collection of Libero Grande, Naples, 19 October 2004, Lot 73
Acquired directly from the above by the late owner
Literature
Germano Celant, Beuys tracce in Italia, Naples 1978, p. 67, no. 63, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality contains fewer orange undertones and tends more towards a dusky pink.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is evidence of light handling to the frame. The painted words which originally appeared scattered around the towel appear to have faded. All other surface irregularities are in keeping with the artist's choice of medium and working process. Please contact the department if you would like to see an image of the work in its original 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."