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Victor Vasarely
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Victor Vasarely
- Kat-Tuz
- signed; signed, titled, dated 1972/75 and numbered P. 884 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 75 1/2 by 75 5/8 in. 191.8 by 192.1 cm.
Provenance
Circle Gallery, Los Angeles
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, November 16, 2006, lot 193
Private Collection, Europe
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, November 16, 2006, lot 193
Private Collection, Europe
Private Collection, New York
Exhibited
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Caracas, Victor Vasarely, October - November 1977
Tokyo, Seibu Museum of Art, Vasarely, January - February 1981
Milan, Triennale Bovisa, Victor Vasarely, October 2007 - January 2008, p. 238, illustrated
Tokyo, Seibu Museum of Art, Vasarely, January - February 1981
Milan, Triennale Bovisa, Victor Vasarely, October 2007 - January 2008, p. 238, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The edges of the canvas are taped. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges including a light abrasion in the upper left corner and a pinhole in the upper right corner. The canvas is buckling slightly. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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.
Catalogue Note
"I have faith in the advent of a polychrome and multidimensional language technological art that will radiate as the first purely visual language void of any anecdotic or literary references." Victor Vasarely