Lot 185
  • 185

KAZUYA SAKAI | Atmospheres II (Gyorgy Ligeti)

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • Kazuya Sakai
  • Atmospheres II (Gyorgy Ligeti)
  • signed, titled and dated 1978 on the reverse
  • acrylic on canvas
  • 39 3/4 by 59 1/2 in. 101 by 151.1 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection, New Jersey (acquired circa 1980)
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined and well-stretched. The colors are vibrant, and the media layer is stable. Under raking light inspection, an isolated area of very faint white drip accretions measuring approximately 4 inches square becomes apparent at the lower right corner. A few dark pinpoint surface accretions are present at the extreme upper left corner of the canvas. Under ultraviolet light inspection, a few isolated spot accretions become apparent in the upper right and lower left corners, and a few 1-2 inch vertical drip accretions become apparent in the central quadrants. Fluorescence occurs due to the pigments selected by the artist.
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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