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ROBERTO MATTA | Image invitation
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Roberto Matta
- Image invitation
- signed, titled and dated 1971 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 138 x 138 cm; 54 5/16 x 54 /16 in.
- Executed in 1969.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals evidence of wear marks along the extreme edges. Further close inspection reveals few thin abrasions to the canvas in located places, most notably towards the upper extreme right edge and the center of the upper edge. There are thin tension cracks to the extreme upper right corner. Further very close inspection reveal tiny spot of media accretions in located places. No restoration is visible 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."
Catalogue Note
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Germana Matta Ferrari.