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Roberto Matta
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Roberto Matta
- Composition
- signed with the artist's monogram
- oil on canvas
- 100 by 80 cm. 31 1/2 by 39 3/8 in.
- Executed in 1957.
Provenance
Jan-Eric Löwenadler, Stockholm
Private Collection, Sweden (acquired from the above in 1974)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, Sweden (acquired from the above in 1974)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although there are more turquoise undertones and the overall tonality is brighter in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals some tension cracks running intermittently along the edges and a few pinprick sized and unobtrusive punctures in isolated places. Further close inspection reveals some minor canvas draw towards the corners and some evidence of light wear to all four corner tips. Further extremely close inspection reveals a few very fine and unobtrusive scratches which are characteristic of the artist's work and possibly original. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
"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."