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JULIO GONZÁLEZ | Études de masques religieux - recto & verso
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Julio González
- Études de masques religieux - recto & verso
- pen and brush and ink and pencil on paper - rectopencil on paper - verso
- 24 by 31.7cm., 9 1/2 by 12 3/8 in.
- Executed circa 1940-41.
Provenance
Carmen Martinez & Viviane Grimminger, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner in early 1990
Acquired from the above by the present owner in early 1990
Exhibited
New York, Saidenberg Gallery; Essen, Museum Folkwang & Paris, Galerie de France, Julio González, les matériaux de son expression, 1969, n.n.
Zurich, Gimpel & Hanover Gallery, Julio González 1876-1942: sculptures et dessins, 1970, n.n.
London, Hayward Gallery; Glasgow, Art Gallery & Museum; London, Whitechapel Art Gallery, & Sheffield, Graves Art Gallery, Julio González 1990, no. 72, illustrated in the catalogue
Zurich, Gimpel & Hanover Gallery, Julio González 1876-1942: sculptures et dessins, 1970, n.n.
London, Hayward Gallery; Glasgow, Art Gallery & Museum; London, Whitechapel Art Gallery, & Sheffield, Graves Art Gallery, Julio González 1990, no. 72, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the mount with tape at two places along the upper edge. The edges are very slightly deckled. There are some minor handling marks and studio dirt to the edges and the sheet is slightly time-stained. Recto: There is a spot of foxing to the left eye of the rightmost mask and a couple of further spots of foxing to the left mask. Verso: There are some tape remnants to the lower two corners. This work is in overall very 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
The authenticity of the present work has been confirmed by Philippe Grimminger (Julio González Estate).