Lot 34
  • 34

Matta (1911-2002)

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description

  • Matta
  • Des Transfigures
  • signed on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 32 by 39 1/2 in.
  • 81 by 100 cm
  • Painted in 1967.

Provenance

Galerie Alexandre Iolas, Paris
Private Collection, Europe 
Dobele Fine Art, Stuttgart
Sale: International Auctioneers-Dorotheum, Vienna, Modern Art, May 31, 2001, lot 49, illustrated in color 
Sale: Finarte España
Galería Almirante, Madrid
Private Collection, Spain 

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. The media layer is stable, and the canvas is unlined and well-stretched. A six-inch vertical area of light wear to the canvas is present along the extreme lower left edge. A one-inch diagonal scuff is present near the extreme center left edge.
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.
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