Lot 93
  • 93

VICTOR VASARELY | Méh

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description

  • Victor Vasarely
  • Méh
  • signed; signed, titled and dated 1967 on the reverse
  • acrylic on canvas
  • 70 1/2 by 70 1/2 in. 179.1 by 179.1 cm.

Provenance

Galerie Denise René, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner in November 1972

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is evidence of a few, scattered surface scuffs and some minor surface accretions. There are a few, minor surface abrasions particularly a 1 inch linear surface abrasion to the lower left edge and a 1/2 inch minor, surface abrasion in the center lower left quadrant. Under close inspection, there are a few areas with stable pigment craquelure. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is a small area in the lower left quadrant which fluoresces lightly but does not appear to be as a 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.
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Catalogue Note

Executed in 1967, 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.