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Pierre Alechinsky
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Pierre Alechinsky
- Occulteur
signed; signed, titled and dated 1970 on the reverse
- oil on paper laid down on canvas
- 100 by 154cm.; 39 3/8 by 60 5/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Ariel, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1980
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are afirly accurate although there are more prominent pink flesh tones in the figure in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Black framing tape is adhering around the four edges. There are scattered tiny drying bubbles throughout the composition, the pattern of which is visible in places in the catalogue illustration, inherent to the artist's working process and choice of media. There is a tiny indentation halfway between the centre and bottom on the right extreme edge and some canvas draw in the upper left corner. There are two tiny losses and short tears to the paper towards the top of the right extreme edge, original to the work's execution. There is a short raised crease halfway between the centre and bottom of the left extreme edge, and a small tear which has been painted over and is original to the work's execution at the centre of the left extreme edge. Close examination reveals five tiny spots of wear and a small indentation in the top left corner. Under ultraviolet light there is a tiny spot of retouching to the right of the bottom of the figure's head.
"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."