Lot 140
  • 140

Matta

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description

  • Matta
  • Machiabello
  • titré au dos
  • huile sur toile

  • 70 x 60 cm; 27 9/16 x 23 5/8 in.
  • Exécuté en 1981.

Provenance

Galleria Marescalchi, Bologne
Acquis auprès de celle-ci en 1986

Condition

The colors are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although tye overall tonality is lighter in the original. Except a very slight crack line in the lower centre visible under very close inspection, the work is in very good condition. Under UV light there is no evidence of any retouching.
"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."

Catalogue Note

oil on canvas. Executed in 1981.

"Ton regard frotte une idée contre l'autre et allume une lampe dans l'église de ton crâne,
passage de l'énonciation à l'annonciation, de la conception à l'assomption,
l'oeil est une main, la main a cinq yeux, le regard a deux mains,
nous sommes dans la maison du regard et il n'y a rien à voir, il n'y a plus qu'à repeupler la maison de l'oeil,
il faut peupler le monde avec des yeux, il faut être fidèle à la vue, il faut
CREER POUR VOIR." (Octavio Paz, extrait de "La Maison du regard", dédié à Roberto Matta, 1985)