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Maria Helena Vieira da Silva
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 EUR
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Description
- Maria Helena Vieira Da Silva
- L'Herbe
- signed and dated 1973
- oil on canvas
- 100 x 81 cm; 39 3/8 x 31 7/8 in.
- Executed in 1973.
Provenance
Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris
Private Collection, Switzerland
Private Collection, Switzerland
Exhibited
Geneva, Artel Galerie, Vieira da Silva, 1974; catalogue, n.p., no. 10, illustrated
Literature
Jean Lassaigne & Guy Weelen, Viera da Silva, Paris 1978, n.p., no. 331, illustrated in colour
Exh. Cat., Barcelona, Galeria Joan Prats, Vieira da Silva, 1980, n.p., no. 66, illustrated in colour
Jean Laude, Vieira da Silva ou l'unique obligation qu'est la peinture, Cimaise, n°145, Paris, January-February 1980, p. 23
Claude Roy, Vieira da Silva, Barcelona, 1988, n.p., no. 80, illustrated in colour
Exh. Cat, Lisboa, Fundaçao Calouste Gulbenkian (and travelling), Vieira da Silva, Geneva, 1988, p. 52
Guy Weelen & Jean-François Jaeger, Viera da Silva Monographie, Geneva, 1994, p. 314, illustrated in colour
Guy Weelen & Jean-François Jaeger, Viera da Silva Catalogue Raisonné, Geneva 1994, p. 535, no. 2661, illustrated
Exh. Cat., Barcelona, Galeria Joan Prats, Vieira da Silva, 1980, n.p., no. 66, illustrated in colour
Jean Laude, Vieira da Silva ou l'unique obligation qu'est la peinture, Cimaise, n°145, Paris, January-February 1980, p. 23
Claude Roy, Vieira da Silva, Barcelona, 1988, n.p., no. 80, illustrated in colour
Exh. Cat, Lisboa, Fundaçao Calouste Gulbenkian (and travelling), Vieira da Silva, Geneva, 1988, p. 52
Guy Weelen & Jean-François Jaeger, Viera da Silva Monographie, Geneva, 1994, p. 314, illustrated in colour
Guy Weelen & Jean-François Jaeger, Viera da Silva Catalogue Raisonné, Geneva 1994, p. 535, no. 2661, illustrated
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is warmer in the original work. Moreover, the image does not accurately convey the intricate details of the composition and variety of colours.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.
The surface is very slightly dusty.
Under Ultra Violet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration.
This work is in excellent 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
My secret is watching nature. I spend my time and life looking.
Maria-Helena Vieira da Silva
Maria-Helena Vieira da Silva