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VICTOR BRAUNER | Portrait du côté préchaotique
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Brauner, Victor
- Portrait du côté préchaotique
- signed VICTOR BRAUNER and dated VIII.1959. (lower right); titled "PORTRAIT DU COTE PRECHAOTIQUE" (on the reverse)
- mixed media on canvas laid down on panel
- 59,8 x 73,2 cm; 23 1/2 x 28 7/8 in.
- Painted in August 1959.
Provenance
Galerie Isy Brachot, Paris
Galerie Saqqarah, Switzerland
Galerie Malingue, Paris
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, April 21, 2000, lot 53
Galerie Thessa, Paris
Private collection
Galerie Saqqarah, Switzerland
Galerie Malingue, Paris
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, April 21, 2000, lot 53
Galerie Thessa, Paris
Private collection
Condition
Canvas laid down on panel. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. There are a few horizontal lines of fluorescence towards the centre of the left edge which does not appear to be related to any retouching. There is a small dot of paint loss along the figure's face edge in the upper left quadrant. There are faint humidity marks along the extreme edges notably to the lower left corner. There are a few spots of discolouration, possibly original towards the left part of the upper edge. Impasto is rich and there are original cracks and scratches. There is some slight frame rubbing along the extreme edges. 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."
Catalogue Note
Samy Kinge has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.