Lot 233
  • 233

VICTOR VASARELY | Ujjain-Gris

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description

  • Victor Vasarely
  • Ujjain-Gris
  • signed; signed twice, titled and dated 1955-73 on the reverse
  • acrylic on board
  • 81 by 81 cm. 31 7/8 by 31 7/8 in.
  • Conceived in 1955 and executed in 1973.

Provenance

Private Collection
Farsettiarte, Prato, 31 May 2008, Lot 454
Acquired from the above by the present owner 

Condition

Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer with less magenta undertones in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals some faint and superficial scuffs and rub marks in isolated places throughout. Extremely close inspection reveals some faint rub marks to the lower left hand corner tip. No restoration is apparent when examined 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."

Catalogue Note

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.