- 421
Le Corbusier
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Le Corbusier
- Alma Rio
- Signed with the initials L-C and dated 6 10 63 (upper left); dated 6 octobre 63, inscribed Pour Mme Nanette Martin Amitié and signed Le Corbusier (lower right)
- Enamel on metal
- 11 by 22 7/8 in.
- 28 by 58.1 cm
Provenance
Mrs. Nanette Martin (a gift from the artist)
Galerie David, Bielefeld, Germany (and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 21, 2005, lot 370)
Acquired at the above sale
Galerie David, Bielefeld, Germany (and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 21, 2005, lot 370)
Acquired at the above sale
Exhibited
Bielefeld, Germany, Galerie David, Le Corbusier, Arbeiten auf Papier und Möbel, 1920-1960, 2004, no. 22
Göttingen, Germany, Galerie Ahlers, Le Corbusier, 2004, no. 10
Göttingen, Germany, Galerie Ahlers, Le Corbusier, 2004, no. 10
Condition
The medium is enamel on metal. Under UV light, there are no signs of retouching visible. Apart from areas of paint loss to parts of the black outline and a few spots of rust on the extreme edges, visible in the catalogue illustration, this work is in 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.
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.