Lot 106
  • 106

Otto Piene

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description

  • Otto Piene
  • Anniversary Star
  • signed, titled and dated 1976 on the reverse
  • oil and soot on canvas
  • 31 5/8 by 23 5/8 in. 80.3 by 60 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection
Ketterer Kunst, Munich, May 26, 1992, lot 1021
Private Collection, Munich

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. Some abrasions and minor craquelure in the top right corner are visible under close inspection although there is no paint loss. There is evidence of light wear and handling at the edges. Light cracking in the gray central area is discernible when closely inspected and there are some minor accretions around the central impasto of paint. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there are four spots in the bottom right quadrant which fluoresce darkly and appear to be the results of light restoration. Framed. Please note the auction begins at 9:00 am on November 12th.
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.
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