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Karel Appel
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- Looking Over the Red Desert
- signed and dated 73; titled on the stretcher
- acrylic on canvas
- 56 by 40 in. 142.2 by 101.6 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Indiana
Gift of the above to the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There are few areas of dust accumulation to the thicker areas of impasto. The paint layer is sound. There are several areas of unobtrusive black accretions in the bottom center and the lower left and right corners. There is no evidence of restoration visible under ultraviolet light inspection Framed in black wood.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.