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Max Bill
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Max Bill
- Untitled
- signed and dated 1949 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 26 by 9 1/4 in. 66 by 23.5 cm.
Provenance
Marlborough Gallery, Zurich
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling along the edges causing some hairline cracquelure at the pull margins, which is hidden beneath the frame. There is scattered craquelure in the yellow element, most notably a diagonal hairline crack in the bottom right corner. There are light surface abraisons scattered throughout. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there are scattered areas in the blue painted portion which fluoresce darkly and may be the result of restoration. There are scattered areas in the upper right quadrant of the yellow painted portion which fluoresce brightly and may be the result of a layer of varnish. The overall tonality of the yellow painted portion is uneven and these parts flouresce darkly, possibly the result of restoration. Framed under glass.
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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.