- 301
Victor Vasarely
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Victor Vasarely
- VP-MV
- signed; signed, titled and dated 1971 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 55 5/8 by 27 3/4 in. 141.3 by 70.5 cm.
Provenance
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Sidney Janis Gallery and Paris, Galerie Denise René, Vasarely: Duo-Exhibition Recent Works, April 1972, n.p., illustrated in color
Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County Museum of Art, Op and Pop, February - May 2008
Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County Museum of Art, Op and Pop, February - May 2008
Condition
This work is in very good overall condition. There are a few scattered surface abrasions, the largest is a 3 inch abrasion located 8 inches from the left edge and 18 inches from the top edge. There are multiple drip accretions located primarily in the lower third of the painting; the most evident is a 1 inch accretion located 9 ½ inches from the right edge and 18 ½ inches from the bottom edge, which also fluoresces under ultra violet light. There is no evidence of inpainting under ultra violet light inspection. Framed.
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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.