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Wifredo Lam
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Le Couple II
- signed WifredoLam and dated 1939 (lower right)
- gouache on paper
- 24 1/2 x 19 in.
fusain et aquarelle sur papier
signé et daté en bas à droite
esquisse au fusain au verso
signé et daté en bas à droite
esquisse au fusain au verso
Provenance
Pierre Loeb, Paris
Lucianne & Paul Abiet, France (gift from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Lucianne & Paul Abiet, France (gift from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Gérard Xuriguéra, Wifredo Lam, Paris, 1974, illustrated p. 20
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached intermittently to the backing board. All four edges are deckled and has been reinforced by restorer's paper. There are pinholes to all four corners and to the centre of each edge. The upper and lower left corners have both been restored. There is a repaired tear (approx 1.5 cm) at the centre of the lower edge, another repaired tear (approx 2 cm) to the centre of the right edge and a tiny loss to the tip of the upper right corner. The sheet is undulating, consistent with the application of media. The sheet is slightly light-stained. This work is in overall 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."