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Roberto Matta
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Roberto Matta
- Composition
- signed
- oil on canvas
- 65 by 75cm.; 25 3/4 by 29 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1968.
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Impressionist and Modern Paintings Drawings, Watercolours and Sculpture, 4 December 1975, Lot 383
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is softer, with the turquoise tending more towards an emerald green in the original. There are more emerald undertones throughout the original composition.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are three tiny media accretions: one to the left of centre on the lower edge, one 17cm. up from the bottom right hand corner on the right extreme edge, and a further one towards to centre of the bottom right hand quadrant. There are two minute fly spots to the centre of the top left hand quadrant at the top edge. There is a small paint loss and associated minute crack to the lower left corner. On close inspection there is extremely light canvas draw to the top right hand corner. 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."