LUIS TOMASELLO | Reflexión No. 101

Private Collection, Switzerland
Sotheby's, Paris, 13 December 2007, Lot 145
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

The panel is in very good condition. The white painted panel displays an aged painted surface with minor soiling along the edges. The white painted cubes are in very good condition with scattered minor rubbing along some of the edges that is typical of gentle wear. The cubes are tightly screwed to the panel and all cubes are accounted for. The yellow paint on the bottom of each cube exhibits good color retention. A small and discreet repair to the bottom right corner of the panel was detected. The panel is structurally sound with no cracking or evidence of dimensional changes in the wood. Faint tidelines are visible on the back of the panel that suggests contact with water, but no evidence of water damage on the front of the panel was observed. (This condition report has been prepared courtesy of Wilson Conservation, LLC)
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 shape gives rise to the color, which is transformed from vision into sensation; it is projected into space, where it tints the atmosphere, and becomes iridescent on touching the plane. The movement is caused, not merely by the position of the viewer, but above all by the intensity and motion of the illumination. Sunlight - natural light, in other words - is ideal for appreciating the magical, infinite values of these three-dimensional objects."  -Luis Tomasello, 1964