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Mira Schendel (1919-1988)
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Mira Schendel
- Untitled (Two Works)
- ecoline ink and gold on artisanal paper
- 15 5/8 by 11 3/8 in.; 15 5/8 by 11 3/8 in.
- 39.6 by 28.8 cm; 39.6 by 28.8 cm
- Executed in 1981.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist circa 1985
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, New York
Condition
The two sheets have been hinged to the mat by each corner. There are no visible signs of repairs. In very good condition.
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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
Executed in the early 1980s, the present drawings embody Mira Schendel's mastery of monochromatic formalism. While undeniably fragile in their delicate transparency, both works convey a decidedly elegant treatment of absolute color. Here, at its most essential, formalism gives way to the spiritual through the subtle interplay of minimal golden details; medieval notions of the divine that overcome the clamor of much contemporary painting.