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Kumi Sugai
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Kumi Sugai
- Le diable rouge
- signed; dated avril 1954 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 92 by 65.2cm.; 36ΒΌ by 25 5/8 in.
Provenance
John Graven
Exhibited
Oslo, Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Sal Haaken, 2003, p. 207, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is light wear to all four corner tips and in places along all four extreme edges. There is a small spot of paint loss to the centre right of the extreme top edge and further minute spot to the left and right of it. There are a few further pin-sized losses scattered in some places throughout the composition, only visible upon close inspection. There is a small area of minor paint shrinkage towards the centre of the top edge. Towards the centre of the extreme top edge, there are two horizontal hairline drying cracks, only visible upon close inspection. No restoration is apparent 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."