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Joan Miró
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joan Miró
- Tête
- signed Miró (lower centre)
- black and coloured crayons and pencil on an envelope
- 32.5 by 23.5cm., 12 3/4 by 9 1/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2003
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2003
Condition
Executed on an envelope, not laid down, attached to the mount at the upper two corners and floating in the overmount. The left, upper and right edges are slightly unevenly torn and there is a horizontal crease running across the centre of the work, inherent to the support. There are some paper loss to the left and right edges. There is some surface dirt in places and minor creasing. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is warmed in the original when compared to the printed catalogue illustration.
"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."