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Antoni Tàpies
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Antoni Tàpies
- Rectangle Vermell
- signed on the reverse
- mixed media on wood
- 200 by 175cm.; 78 3/4 by 68 7/8 in.
- Executed in 2003.
Provenance
Galeriá Soledad Lorenzo, Madrid
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Madrid, Galeria Soledad Lorenzo, Tàpies, 2003, p. 91, illustrated in colour
Literature
Anna Agusti, Tàpies, The Complete Works: 1998-2004, vol. 8, Barcelona 2005, p. 337, no. 7662, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the red is deeper and richer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. All surface irregularities are in keeping with the artist's choice of medium and 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
“Painting has its limitations, but I still like to discover new materials – for two reasons. Firstly, it has been a way for me to fight against academic art. Secondly, I have been influenced by Japanese thoughts, such as I have seen and read. Each material conveys a particular feeling, especially if one lets it remain in its original state. An old piece of wood, a pile of dirt, graffiti on a wall, all convey specific sensations.”
The artist cited in Ralph Herrmanns, Tàpies, Lunds Konsthall, Sweden, 1993, p. 118