Lot 82
  • 82

František Kupka

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description

  • František Kupka
  • Femme dénudée dans un intérieur
  • signé Kupka et dédicacé à Mr Gasperini / cordialement (en bas à droite)
  • fusain et craie sur papier
  • 58,7 x 47,1 cm ; 23 1/8 x 18 1/2 in.

Provenance

Eugène Gasperini
Collection particulière, Paris (par descendance du précédent)
Acquis auprès du précédent par le propriétaire actuel

Condition

Executed on cream laid paper bearing a watermark, not laid down, taped to the overmount at three points at the centre of left, upper and right edges. The right edge is deckled and the three others are slightly unevenly cut. There is a repaired tear (approx. 5 cm long) to the centre of right edge with an associated band of paper on the reverse. There are three additional smaller tears (the larger of which is 1 cm long) at other points along the right edge. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there are two pinholes at the upper right corner. This work is in 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."

Catalogue Note

signed 'Kupka' and dedicated 'à Mr Gasperini / cordialement' (lower right); charcoal and chalk on paper.