- 111
Joan Miró
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joan Miró
- Signes et Figurations - recto
- signed Miró (upper right); signed Joan Miró, titled and dated 20/12/35 on the reverse
- watercolour and brush and ink on paper - recto
watercolour and pencil on paper - verso - 45.2 by 34.2cm., 17¾ by 13½in.
Provenance
The Zwemmer Gallery, London
Private Collection, United Kingdom (probably acquired from the above)
Private Collection, Switzerland (sale: Sotheby's London, 4th February 2009, lot 158)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, United Kingdom (probably acquired from the above)
Private Collection, Switzerland (sale: Sotheby's London, 4th February 2009, lot 158)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper which has been affixed to a window mount at each of the four corners. There are very minor adhesive stains to the extreme edges of the recto and both sides of the sheet are very gently time stained and mat stained. There are a couple additional faint stains to the top of the recto. Otherwise this work is in good 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."