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Dora Maar
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Dora Maar
- Composition géométrique I
- Stamped with the Atelier stamp (lower left); signed Dora Maar (on the reverse)
- Oil on canvas
- 63 3/8 by 51 in.; 161 by 129.5 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, Europe (and sold: Sotheby's New York, October 7, 2010, lot 175)
Acquired at the above sale by A. Alfred Taubman
Acquired at the above sale by A. Alfred Taubman
Condition
The medium is oil on canvas, unlined. There is frame rubbing visible in places on all four edges. When examined under UV light, there are very small spots of in-painting in the large light blue area in the upper portion of the painting as well as a vertical scratch with associated in-painting, about 9 1/2 in. long. 2 1/2 in. from the right edge. In the beige rectangle close to the center of the work there is a small spot which appears to fluoresce.
In the lower left quadrant, in the diagonal yellow band, there is a 2 in. long vertical line which fluoresces, and appears to be a drip of paint on the surface of the work. The colors are strong and fresh and the work presents very well.
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.