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Françoise Gilot
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Françoise Gilot
- Autoportait au ciel bleu
- Signed F. Gilot. (lower left); dated 1952 and titled (on the reverse)
- Oil on panel
- 25 5/8 by 21 1/8 in.
- 65.1 by 53.6 cm
Provenance
Alcala Gallery, La Jolla
Acquired from the above in 2003
Acquired from the above in 2003
Condition
Panel is sound. Surface is clean. There are a few areas where the paint layer has been scraped away, most notably in the figure's right eye as part of the artist's working process. Under UV light: several original pigments fluoresce but no inpaiting is apparent. 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.