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George Condo
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- George Condo
- Condillac's Statue
- signed and dated 84
- oil on canvas
- 79 1/2 by 65 in. 202 by 165.1 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection
Versailles Enchères Perrin-Royère-Lajeunesse, Versailles, 10 April 1994, Lot 111
Private Collection, Paris
Paddle 8, 19 April 2016, Lot 5
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Versailles Enchères Perrin-Royère-Lajeunesse, Versailles, 10 April 1994, Lot 111
Private Collection, Paris
Paddle 8, 19 April 2016, Lot 5
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in fair condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There are various areas of scattered stable craquelure to the pigment and two areas of radial craquelure at the left center and lower areas of the composition. There is a 1/4 inch surface abrasion resulting in paint loss and few other areas of scattered minor losses to the pigment. There is a surface abrasion measuring about 1 ½ inches at the lower right by the edge. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there are various scattered areas that fluoresce darkly as a result of inpainting. Framed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.