VICTOR VASARELY | Kidio

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner circa 1985

This work is in very good condition overall. There is minor evidence of wear and handling along the edges. There are scattered pinpoint losses in the lower half of the work. Under extreme raking light, very faint hairline craquelure is visible at the edges of some of the overlapping circles. There are minor and unobtrusive surface scratches scattered throughout the work. There are scattered spot accretions along the left edge of the left area of overlapping circles. Under Ultraviolet light, the aforementioned spot accretions fluoresce brightly but are not the result of restoration. Framed.
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.

The authenticity of the present work has been confirmed by Pierre Vasarely, President of the Fondation Vasarely, universal legatee and the moral right holder of Victor Vasarely. This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné de l’Oeuvre Peint de Victor Vasarely, which is currently being compiled by the Fondation Vasarely, Aix-en-Provence.