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Georges Mathieu
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Georges Mathieu
- Anathèmes pontificaux
- signé et daté 54; titré sur le châssis
- huile sur toile
- 97 x 130 cm; 38 3/16 x 51 3/16 in.
Provenance
Kootz Gallery, New York
Collection de M. et Mme Albert Sperry, Etats-Unis
Vente: Catherine Charbonneaux, Paris, 17 décembre 1989, lot 27
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Collection de M. et Mme Albert Sperry, Etats-Unis
Vente: Catherine Charbonneaux, Paris, 17 décembre 1989, lot 27
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
New York, Samuel M. Kootz Gallery, Mathieu - New paintings of 1954, 1955; catalogue, no.19, illustré
La Jolla, The Art Centre (devenu The Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, Californie, Etats-Unis) en dépôt temporaire
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the image does not convey the texture of the work.
The work is executed on its original canvas, not relined.
Thin cracks to the impasto (especially 3 cracks located in the lower right quadrant) are visible under close inspection.
Are only visible under close inspection :
- 1 tiny paintloss (approx. 0,1 cm) located 60 cm from the upper edge and 40 cm from the left edge
- 1 minor paintloss (approx. 0,3 cm) located in the lower right corner
Are only visible under UV light :
- 1 tiny paintloss located 56 cm from the upper edge and 55 cm from the right edge
- 1 minor paintloss locaetd 48 cm from the upper edge and 66 cm from the right edge
- a thin superficial scuff located 2 cm from the left edge and 12 cm from the lower edge
This work is in good condition.
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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
Georges Mathieu vers 1954 © D.R.
« Le sacrilège est d'autant plus grand que l'objet paraît plus sacré. » (Georges Mathieu, in Mathieu, Paris, Galerie Charpentier, 1965, n.p.)
« Le sacrilège est d'autant plus grand que l'objet paraît plus sacré. » (Georges Mathieu, in Mathieu, Paris, Galerie Charpentier, 1965, n.p.)