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Joan Miró
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joan Miró
- Sans titre
- signed Miró on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 16.4 by 21.6cm., 6 1/2 by 8 1/4 in.
Provenance
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Maria-Gaetana Matisse Estate (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, New York, 4th November 2004, lot 304)
Galerie Thomas, Munich
Acquired by the present owner in 2004
Maria-Gaetana Matisse Estate (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, New York, 4th November 2004, lot 304)
Galerie Thomas, Munich
Acquired by the present owner in 2004
Condition
The canvas is not lined and is taped to the mount at all four corners of the verso, floating in the mount. There do not appear to be any signs of retouching visible under UV light. There are artist's pin holes to all four corners and to the centre of each edge. This work is in overall very good condition.
"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."
"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."