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Victor Vasarely
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Victor Vasarely
- Sokotora
- signed twice; signed, titled and inscribed on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 60.5 by 65 cm. 23 7/8 by 25 5/8 in.
- Executed in 1949.
Provenance
Private Collection, Europe (acquired directly from the artist)
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the reds and oranges are deeper and richer and the greys are slightly darker and richer.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some evidence of light wear to the corner tips and in places along the edges as well as a small number of faint rub marks towards the left edge. There are some networks of drying cracks isolated to the brown pigment, all of which are stable. There are faint stretcher bar mark impressions along the edges and running vertically at the centre of the composition. Extremely close inspection reveals a short and shallow rubmark towards the centre of the upper left quadrant, and a tiny impact towards the centre of the lower right quadrant, both of which appear to have been consolidated 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."