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Victor Vasarely
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- Victor Vasarely
- Kezdi
- signed; signed, titled and dated 1966 on the backing board
- oil on canvas
- 31 1/2 by 31 1/2 in. 80 by 80 cm.
Provenance
Galerie Denise René, Paris
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Sidney Janis Gallery, Vasarely, January - Feburary 1966, cat. no. 10, illustrated
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of overall wear and handling. The masonite board is slightly dented and creased in all four corners . There are several abrasions to the surface of the work, mostly noticeable under raking light. One abrasion is 2 ½ inches long, and is 8 inches from the right edge and 8 inches from the top edge. Another abrasion is 4 inches long and is 10 inches from the left edge and 5 inches from the top edge. There are several 3 ½ inch long abrasions about 5 inches from the left edge and 11 inches from the bottom edge. There is a 1 inch abrasion stemming from the bottom edge, two inches from the right corner. There is a small puncture to the surface, which resulted in paint loss 3 ½ inches from the right edge and 4 inches from the bottom edge. There are a few traces of aqueous accretions along the lower left edge and a single spot 4 ¼ inches from the left edge and 13 inches from the bottom edge. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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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.