- 174
After Wassily Kandinsky
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- After Wassily Kandinsky
- Quinze
- woven with the artist's monogram and dated 38 (lower left) and with the Aubusson monogram (lower right); titled, bearing the signature Wassily Kandinsky and numbered 1761 on the Tabard Frères & Sœurs Aubusson label on the reverse
- wool tapestry
- 156 by 224cm., 61 3/8 by 88 1/4 in.
Aubusson tapestry woven by Tabard Freres et Soeurs
Provenance
Galerie Denise René, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1972
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1972
Literature
Will Grohmann, Wassily Kandinsky, Sa vie, son œuvre, Cologne, 1958, no. 742, illustration of another tapestry p. 411
Condition
Apart from some light surface dirt and dust, and some light surface irregularities consistent with the weaving process, this work is in overall 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."