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Victor Brauner
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Victor Brauner
- Prémices archaïques
- signed Brauner and dated 1961.; titled Premices Archaïques (on the stretcher)
- oil on canvas
- 100 x 81.5 cm; 39 3/8 x 32 in.
Provenance
Galleria L'Attico, Rome
Private Collection, Italy (acquired from the above in October 1969 and sold : Sotheby's, Paris, 2 July 2008, lot 149)
Acquired at the above sale
Private Collection, Italy (acquired from the above in October 1969 and sold : Sotheby's, Paris, 2 July 2008, lot 149)
Acquired at the above sale
Condition
The canvas is not lined. Close inspection reveals some minor, stable lifting of the pigment, inherent to the artists technique. There are scattered accretions some zones of dotted retouching that fluoresce under UV light, notably in the background. Otherwise this work is in overall 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."