Lot 53
  • 53

Hans Hartung

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description

  • Hans Hartung
  • T1961-35
  • signed and dated 61
  • acrylic and pastel on canvas
  • 80 by 130cm.
  • 31 1/2 by 51 1/8 in.
  • This work will be included in the forthcoming Hans Hartung Catalogue RaisonnĂ© being prepared by the Fondation Hans Hartung and Anna-Eva Bergman, Antibes.

Provenance

Galerie de France, Paris
Acquired directly from the above in 1962

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a very thin fine line of cracking to the left overturn edge. Close inspection reveals a number of superficial rub-marks to the top left quadrant. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a very thin line of retouching to the lower part of the right overturn edge and a short diagonal line above the right centre of the bottom extreme edge.
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