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Oscar Domínguez
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Oscar Domínguez
- Sin titulo, 1933
- signed Oscar and dated x Paris 33 (towards centre right)
- pencil on paper
- 39.7 by 26.4cm., 15 5/8 by 10 3/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Spain
Acquired from the above by the present owners circa 2005
Acquired from the above by the present owners circa 2005
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, and attached to the overmount along the upper edge. The sheet is slightly undulating, and there are some small paper losses to the left part of the upper edge, and the lower part of the right edge, a tiny nick to the lower left corner, all not visible when framed. There is a 3mm tear towards the centre of the right edge. The sheet is time stained and there are some scattered spots of foxing. There is a spot of a repaired hole to the upper right quadrant. Some possible glue stains towards the lower half, away from the composition, and some to towards the upper left corner. 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."
Catalogue Note
The present work is closely related to three highly important oils by Domínguez: Composición surrealista II (1933), Mariposas perdidas en la montaña (1934, Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid) and Los Niveles del deseo (1932-33).