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Jean Paul Riopelle
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Jean-Paul Riopelle
- Untitled
- signed with the artist's initials; signed on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 5 by 8 7/8 in. 12.7 by 22.5 cm.
- Executed in 1978.
Provenance
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, January 11, 2005, lot 6
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, January 11, 2005, lot 6
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There are artist's pinholes in the 4 corners. There is light surface soiling evident. There are some minor pinpoint losses in the peaks of the impasto and some fine, scattered, unobtrusive pigment separation. Framed.
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.
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.