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Karel Appel
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 EUR
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Description
- Bataille d'animaux
- signed and dated 58
- oil on canvas
- 114 x 146 cm; 44 7/8 x 57 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1958.
Provenance
Galerie Charles Lienhard, Zürich
Private Collection, Brussels (acquired from the above circa 1970)
Private Collection, Brussels (acquired from the above circa 1970)
Exhibited
Zurich, Galerie Charles Lienhard, Karel Appel, 16 December 1959 – 23 January 1960
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the red is brighter in the original work. Moreover, the image does not accurately convey the rich texture of the surface.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.
The surface is slightly dirty on the thicker impastos. There are some faint hairline cracks located mainly on the upper right quadrant, on the white paint. The thicker dark brown impastos present few cracks, some of which have been consolidated. On tiny paint loss (3mm) is visible under close inspection along the left edge, by the upper corner.
Under Ultra Violet light inspection there is no evidence of retourching.
This work 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."