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Antonio Saura
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Antonio Saura
- Autoretratto 2
- signed and dated 66; titled and dated 1966 on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 23 5/8 by 28 3/4 in. 60 by 73 cm.
Provenance
Galerie Stadler, Paris
Dorothy M. Skinner and John S. Cook (acquired in 1966)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Dorothy M. Skinner and John S. Cook (acquired in 1966)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Medford, Tufts University Art Gallery, Highlights of the Dorothy M. Skinner and John S. Cook Bequest, May 2008
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is some light surface soiling throughout. There is craquelure throughout, most pronounced in the black pigment applied to the left half of the composition. There is some associated pigment loss to paint cracking. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no apparent restoration. Framed.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.