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Antoni Tàpies
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Antoni Tàpies
- Pintura Oscura con Pincelada Blanca
- signed and dated 1962 on the reverse
- mixed media on canvas
- 89.5 by 116.5cm.; 35 1/4 by 45 7/8 in.
Provenance
Martha Jackson Gallery, New York
Galeria Theo, Madrid
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1989
Galeria Theo, Madrid
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1989
Literature
Pere Gimferrer, Tàpies i l'Esperit Català, Barcelona 1974, p. 187, no. 205, illustrated in colour
Jose Valles Rovira, Tàpies Empremta: (Art-Vida), Barcelona 1982, n.p., illustrated
Anna Agusti, Tàpies: Obra Completa 1961-1968, Vol. II, Barcelona 1990, p. 122, no. 1111, illustrated
Jose Valles Rovira, Tàpies Empremta: (Art-Vida), Barcelona 1982, n.p., illustrated
Anna Agusti, Tàpies: Obra Completa 1961-1968, Vol. II, Barcelona 1990, p. 122, no. 1111, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality tends more towards aubergine in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the rich texture of the mixed media apparent in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is light canvas draw in the lower right corner. Close inspection reveals a thin diagonal crack to the centre left of the composition. There is a vertical rub mark towards the left edge. There is a small media accretion to the centre left of the composition which fluoresces when examined under ultraviolet light. To the right of this, there is a small patch of irregularity which appears to have been reinforced on the verso.
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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. 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."