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Antoni Tàpies
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Antoni Tàpies
- Forma Verde Sobre Negro
- signed and dated 1962 on the reverse
mixed media on canvas
- 89 by 115.5cm.; 35 by 45 1/2 in.
Provenance
Martha Jackson Gallery, New York
Galerie Schmela, Düsseldorf
Literature
Joan Brossa, Joaquim Gomis, Joan Prats & Francesc Vincens, (Eds.), Antoni Tàpies o l'escarnidor de diademes, New York 1967
Anna Augusti, Tàpies, The Complete Works, Vol. 2: 1961-1968, Barcelona 1990, p. 122, no. 1110, illustrated
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is cooler in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is minor wear in places along the bottom edge Examination under ultra-violet light reveals a horizontal line of retouching to the far left side of the extreme top edge, a thin vertical retouching in the top left hand corner, and a few tiny spots of retouching in the top right hand corner.
"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."