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Martial Raysse
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Martial Raysse
- Portrait
huile, collage, xerographie, lunettes et houpette sur toile
- 21 x 32 cm; 8 1/4 x 12 5/8 in.
- Exécuté vers 1963.
Provenance
Collection particulière, Italie
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is lighter in the original.
This work is in overall good condition although it is not in its original condition:
There is a slight discolouration to the paper collage.
There is a tiny crack to the yellow impasto area in the lower left corner, only visible under close inspection.
There are some dots of foxing scattered throughout the paper (visible on the catalogue illustration).
There are some local careful repaintings only visible under close inspection :
- along the upper edge (from 1mm to 2,5cm for diameter)
- along the right edge (5mm x 2cm)
- along the lower edge (5mm x 4,5cm).
"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
oil, collage, pencil, xerography, glasses and powder puff on canvas. Executed circa 1963.
" L'oeil n'existe pas à l'état sauvage". Martial Raysse, The Paris Review, automne 1966, n° 39, pp. 128-136.
Comp.
Martial Raysse, vers 1960 © D.R.