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Antonio Saura
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Antonio Saura
- Crucifixion
- signé et daté à la plume et à l'encre noire, en bas au centre
- peinture acrylique et gouache sur papier
- 70 x 100 cm; 27.5 x 39 3/8 in.
- Exécuté en 1971.
Provenance
Succession Antonio Saura, Genève
Exhibited
Strasbourg, Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain, Antonio Saura / Crucifixiones, 2002
Stockholm, Edsvik Konst och Kultur, Antonio Saura / Crucifixions, 2002
Linz, Nordisches Museum, Antonio Saura / Kreuzigungen / Crucifixions,2002-2003
Cracovie, National Museum, Antonio Saura / Ukrzyzowania / Crucifixions, 2003
Amstelveen, Cobra Museum, Antonio Saura / Crucifixions, 2004
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
This work is in very good condition.
It is executed on wove paper.
The sheet is floating in the mount and slightly wavy.
There is a 2mm tear in the upper left corner.
There are some marks of collage most probably due to the artist's working process.
"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."
Catalogue Note
signed and dated; acrylic and gouache on paper. Executed in 1971.
"Je suis ici avec le cri
Aujourd'hui le monde s'éveille fusillé
Songe de l'inclémence
La terreur du présent hurle écrite."
(Rafael Alberti, extrait du catalogue de l'exposition Saura, Paris, Casa de Espana, 1983)
"Je suis ici avec le cri
Aujourd'hui le monde s'éveille fusillé
Songe de l'inclémence
La terreur du présent hurle écrite."
(Rafael Alberti, extrait du catalogue de l'exposition Saura, Paris, Casa de Espana, 1983)