Carlos Nadal

Fête nautique

VAT reduced rateArtist's Resale Right

Auction Closed

June 30, 02:45 PM GMT

Estimate

40,000 - 60,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Carlos Nadal

1917 - 1998

Fête nautique

signed Nadal (lower right); signed Nadal, titled and bearing the Atelier stamp on the reverse

oil and acrylic on canvas

73 by 92cm., 28¾ by 3⅝in.

Framed: 89.5 by 107.5cm., 35¼ by 42¼in.

Executed in Spain circa 1989-90.

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Comité Nadal.

The canvas is not lined. Inspection under UV light reveals a slightly uneven varnish layer and no obvious signs of retouching. The canvas is very slightly undulating in the lower left corner. There is some frame abrasion along the edges with minor associated losses. There is some light surface dirt and several fly spots to the composition. This work is in overall very 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."

Sala Parés, Barcelona (acquired in 1997)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 20th June 2006, lot 494
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Madrid, Actual Arte Contemporaneo, Carlos Nadal, 2004, illustrated in colour in the catalogue