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Serge Poliakoff
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Serge Poliakoff
- Composition Abstraite
- signed
- oil on canvas
- 54 by 73cm.; 21 1/4 by 28 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1960.
Provenance
Collection Marcelle Poliakoff
Acquired directly from the above by the late owner in 1970
Acquired directly from the above by the late owner in 1970
Literature
Alexis Poliakoff, Serge Poliakoff: Catalogue Raisonné 1959-1962, Vol. III, p. 170, no. 60-44, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in good condition. There is some craquelure throughout, with an associated speck of loss towards the centre of the upper left quadrant. Close inspection reveals a thin and faint rub mark towards the centre right of the composition, approximately 20cm. from the right edge. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet 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."