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VICTOR BRAUNER | Viol de la tour d’ivoire
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Victor Brauner
- Viol de la tour d’ivoire
- signed Victor Brauner and dated V 1961 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 73.5 by 92cm., 29 by 36 1/4 in.
- Painted in May 1961.
Provenance
Galleria Schwarz, Milan (acquired by 1966)
Acquired from the above by the present owner by 1989
Acquired from the above by the present owner by 1989
Condition
The canvas is not lined and UV examination does not reveal any evidence of retouching.There is some minor wear (very minor lines of craquelure and intermittent tiny losses) to the extreme edges. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."
"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
Samy Kinge has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.