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A. R. Penck
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A. R. Penck
- Weg 1
acrylic on canvas
- 285.1 by 285.4cm.; 112 1/4 by 112 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1983.
Provenance
Waddington Galleries, Ltd., London
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1988
Exhibited
London, Waddington Galleries, Group VII, 1984, p. 19, no. 99, illustrated
London, Waddington Galleries, Little & Large, 1986, p. 41, no. 28, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original, with the orange tending more towards red.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are a few spots of paint loss to the top left hand corner. There is minor wear to the top right and bottom left and right hand corners. There are faint handling marks in places along the left edge. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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."