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Pierre Alechinsky
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre Alechinsky
- Invasion
- signed; signed, titled and dated 1960 on the reverse
- ink and watercolour on paper laid down on canvas
- 148.5 by 160.5cm.; 58 1/2 by 63 1/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Ariel, Paris
Sale: Christie's, London, Contemporary Art, 1 December 1988, Lot 727
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is very slight cavas draw to the right centre of the top edge. There is a small patch of creasing towards the top right hand corner and a vertical repaired tear to the left centre of the top edge. There are a few further smaller tears along the bottom extreme edge in the lower left hand quadrant. There is a tiny indentation to the right centre of the top edge. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet 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."