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CHÉRI SAMBA | La Dechirure
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Chéri Samba
- La Dechirure
- signed and dated 1992 (lower right); signed, titled and dated 1991(on the reverse)
- acrylic on canvas
- 131.5 by 195cm., 51¾ by 76¾in.
Provenance
Galleria Raffaelli, Trento
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Marco Montesano, La preghiera di Sasso, Mondadori 2006, n. 398, illustrated
Condition
Please note that this work is unframed and stretched. Canvas is slightly loose on the stretcher. The canvas is unlined. Surface marks along white margin in places, particularly the corners of the works.On close inspection, very light surface scratches and very light surface marks in places. Minor wear to corners of the work. Area of what looks to be water staining on the reverse of the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good condition. Inspection under UV light reveals no signs of restoration or repair. Further Enquiries: Please telephone the department on +44 (0)207836323 if you would like more information regarding the present lot.
"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."