Lot 4
  • 4

Tadeusz Kantor

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Tadeusz Kantor
  • Untitled
  • signed Kantor lower right
  • oil and mixed media on canvas
  • 47 by 67.5cm.,18½ by 26½in. (unframed)

Provenance

Sale: Bonhams, London, 17 May 2011, lot 172
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The canvas is original. There are some scattered lines of craquelure and two small spots of associated paint loss in the grey circle in the right hand side of the composition. These could benefit from stabilization. Ultra-violet light reveals areas of fluorescence in the translucent grey pigment visible in the centre of the upper edge, in the upper left quadrant and towards the lower centre of the composition. This appears to be retouching addressing old paint flaking. This work is overall in good condition. This work is being sold unframed.
"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."