Lot 203
  • 203

Jean-Paul Riopelle

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jean-Paul Riopelle
  • Cathédrale
  • signed and dated 66; signed, titled and dated 66 on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 60 by 92cm.; 23 1/2 by 36 1/4 in.

Provenance

Galerie Maeght, Paris
Private Collection

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: There is some consolidated craquelure with a small number of associate specks of loss, notably to the darker pigment and thicker areas of impasto. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
"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.
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