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Jean Tinguely
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Tinguely
- Basel
- signed, titled and dated 1977
- pencil, watercolour and coloured crayon on lithograph
- 34 by 51.5cm.; 13 3/8 by 20 1/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is softer in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to the mount in the top two corners and is slightly undulated throughout. There is a short tear above the centre of the right extreme edge with an associated short crease hidden by the mount. There is a further diagonal crease to the top left corner. There is a short line of pale mount staining in the top left corner on the upper extreme edge. Faint handling marks are visible on close inspection to the extreme vertical edges.
"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."