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Herman de Vries
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Herman de Vries
- Random objectiviation. "V 70 - 25 B"
- signed and titled on the reverse
- acrylic on wood construction on panel
- 100 by 100cm.
- 39 3/8 by 39 3/8 in.
- Executed in 1970.
Provenance
Galerie m, Bochum
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1970
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1970
Exhibited
Bochum, Galerie m, de vries, 1970
Frankfurt am Main, Städtische Galerie im Städelschen Kunstinstitut, Das Städel zeigt: Beispiele aus der Sammlung Lenz, Kronberg,1974-75, n.p., no. 49, illustrated
Anna and Gerhard Lenz with Ulrike Bleicker-Honisch, Epoche Zero. Sammlung Lenz Schönberg. Leben in Kunst, Vol. I, Ostfildern 2009, p. 208, no. VR-02, illustrated in colour
Frankfurt am Main, Städtische Galerie im Städelschen Kunstinstitut, Das Städel zeigt: Beispiele aus der Sammlung Lenz, Kronberg,1974-75, n.p., no. 49, illustrated
Anna and Gerhard Lenz with Ulrike Bleicker-Honisch, Epoche Zero. Sammlung Lenz Schönberg. Leben in Kunst, Vol. I, Ostfildern 2009, p. 208, no. VR-02, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly warmer in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals very faint handling marks towards the top and left edges and a very thin hairline short rub mark towards the bottom right corner, one towards the centre of the left edge, and two minute ones to the uppermost square element towards the centre. Close inspection reveals minute specks of paint loss to the extreme overturn bottom edge and to the extreme overturn of the bottom right edge, and a minute and minor chip to the extreme tip of the bottom left corner. Examination under ultra-violet light reveals small areas of retouching to the top right corner of the uppermost central square, and another to the top left corner of the square in front of that, and a very small spot towards the centre of the top edge of the square immediately below the centre of the work.
"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."