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Nassos Daphnis
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Nassos Daphnis
- 20-60
- magna on canvas
- 142.9 by 89.5 cm. 56 1/4 by 35 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1960.
Provenance
Leo Castelli Gallery, New York
The Estate of Nassos Daphnis
Private Collection, New York
The Estate of Nassos Daphnis
Private Collection, New York
Exhibited
New York, Leo Castelli Gallery, Nassos Daphnis, October - November 1961
Buffalo, Albright-Knox Art Gallery; Syracuse, Everson Museum of Art, Nassos Daphnis: Work Since 1951, March - June 1969
Buffalo, Albright-Knox Art Gallery; Syracuse, Everson Museum of Art, Nassos Daphnis: Work Since 1951, March - June 1969
Literature
James R. Mellow, 'Nassos Daphnis: A Perennial Order', Art International, 20 March 1969, pp. 40-42
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly deeper in original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some minute and unobtrusive craquelure throughout the centre of the composition, and towards the upper left corner, the lower right corner, the centre left, centre right. Further close inspection reveals a small area of retouching to the right edge, approximately 30 cm. from the upper right corner, as well as a tiny spot to the left corner, 20 cm. from the lower left corner, and a small area to the lower left edge, all of which fluoresce 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."