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François Morellet
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- François Morellet
- Superposition de 2 trames de carrés (mailles 75mm et 80mm) inclinées à 2° et 178°
- signé, daté deux fois et titré au dos
- acrylique sur toile
- 140 x 140 cm ; 55 1/8 X 55 1/8 in.
- Exécuté en 1971.
Provenance
Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
São Paulo, Biennale Internationale d'Art, Pavillon Français, 1975, (Premier prix remis à François Morellet cette année là)
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is lighter in the original.
The work is executed on canvas and it is not relined.
A light stain approx. 1,5 cm located 11 cm from the upper left corner is visible under close inspection.
A very light water stain located 20 cm from the lower edge and 32 cm from the right edge is visible under very close inspection.
Four pinhead sized dots of oxidation are visible under very close inspection:
- one located 16 cm from the upper edge and 77 cm from the left edge
- one located 74 cm from the upper edge and 15 cm from the left edge
- one located 45 cm from the lower edge and 82 cm from the left edge
- one located 84 cm from the upper edge and 43 cm from the left edge
Under UV light, some tiny scattered dots fluoresce in the black lines.
This work is in excellent condition.
"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, dated twice and titled on the back; acrylic on canvas. Executed in 1971.
Superposition de 2 trames de carrés (mailles 75mm et 80mm) inclinées à 2° et 178° exposée sur le pavillon français à la Biennale d'Art de Sao Paulo en 1975. © D.R.
"En 1975 à la Biennale Internationale d'Art de São Paulo, François Morellet obtient le Premier Prix !"