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Pierre Soulages
Estimate
200,000 - 250,000 EUR
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Description
- Pierre Soulages
- Peinture 81 x 81 cm, 20 juin 1978
- signé; signé, titré et daté 20 juin au dos
- huile sur toile
- 81 x 81 cm; 31 7/8 x 31 7/8 in.
- Exécuté en 1978.
Provenance
Collection particulière, Paris (acquis directement auprès de l'artiste en 1978)
Literature
Pierre Encrevé, Soulages, l'Oeuvre Complet, Volume II, Peintures 1959-1978, Paris, 1995, no. 770, p. 303, illustré en couleurs
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although it does not accurately convey the texture of the black brushstrokes and the orange is deeper in the original work.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.
Under Ultra Violet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration.
This works is in very 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
"Par-delà les larges fromes noires, brillent des lueurs d’incendie. Voici l’esprit qui l’éclaire, pour le dévoiler et l’exorciser dans une ordination impérieuse de la matière. C’est ainsi que Soulages nous arrache à la mort en faisant luire l’espoir au profond de nos âmes. "
Léopold Sédar Senghor
Léopold Sédar Senghor