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VICTOR VASARELY | Paura
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Victor Vasarely
- Paura
- signed; signed, titled and dated 1984 (1978) on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 85 1/2 by 96 1/2 in. 217.2 by 245.1 cm.
- Conceived in 1978, this work was executed in 1984.
Provenance
Circle Gallery, New York
Collection of Baron and Baronne Philippe du Noyer de Lescheraine, New York (acquired from the above in May 1988)
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above)
Sotheby's, New York, 15 November 2006, Lot 227
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Collection of Baron and Baronne Philippe du Noyer de Lescheraine, New York (acquired from the above in May 1988)
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above)
Sotheby's, New York, 15 November 2006, Lot 227
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is light evidence of wear and handling along the edges. Two faint horizontal stretcher bar impressions are visible running from the right edge to the center of the canvas, only visible under raking light, there is a circular indentation in the right-most dark blue octagon shape, and beneath that, in the dark purple octagon, there is a circular outward protrusion. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. Under very close inspection, a few scattered scuff marks are visible throughout, there is a faint area of hairline craquelure along the bottom edge just right of center, and a few scattered pinpoint white spot accretions visible throughout. Under raking light, a few scattered and unobtrusive faint drip accretions are visible. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, some of the aforementioned scuff marks and faint drip accretions fluoresce brightly but do not appear to be the 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.
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.
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.
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.