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HANS HARTUNG | T-1969-H7
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Hans Hartung
- T-1969-H7
- signed and dated 69; titled on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 23 3/8 by 31 5/8 in. 59.5 by 80.3 cm.
Provenance
Galleria Gissi, Torin
Galleria Seno, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1997
Galleria Seno, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1997
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is light evidence of wear and handling to the edges, including pinpoint losses in the upper right and lower left corners. There is a faint vertical abrasion in the left black border with a resultant minor spot of loss approximately 8-inches from the bottom edge. Under close inspection, 3 small losses are visible in the lower right quadrant, a small yellow accretion is visible in the center and there is an approximately 1-inch vertical area of discoloration, 7-inches from the top and 8.5-inches from the right edge The colors are bright, fresh and clean. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, the aforementioned area of discoloration fluoresces, and two small areas in the lower left quadrant 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.