Lot 281
  • 281

Karel Appel

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Untitled
  • signed and dated '55
  • gouache, oilstick and graphite on paper
  • 22 1/4 by 30 in. 56.5 by 76.2 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection, United States
Art Link International, Lake Worth
Acquired by the present owner from the above

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There is a slight undulation to the sheet, inherent to the artist's working method. There is a pinpoint area of loss in the center. Under close inspection, very faint hairline craquelure is visible in the thickly painted areas and there are scattered pinpoint spot accretions. Under raking light, very faint and unobtrusive abrasions are visible. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte along the top edge. Framed under glass.
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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