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Wifredo Lam 1902 - 1982
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Sans titre (Yoruba Pantheon)
- Pen and ink, colored crayons and pencil on paper
- 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 in.
- 23.5 by 29.2 cm
Provenance
André Breton, Paris
Private Collection, Paris
Acquired from the above in 2006
Private Collection, Paris
Acquired from the above in 2006
Condition
Executed on buff colored wove paper laid down on Japan paper whic his in turn hinged to a mount along the top edge. Edges are cut. Artist pinhole at lower right corner. Work has horizontal and vertical creases through the center of the sheet, likely corresponding to being previously folded into quarters. Anohter crease runs horizontaly through the work approximately 1 1/2 inches above the bottom edge. Two small losses to the sheet appear to have been filled near the uper left corner. Several other scattered creases throughout the sheet. In places the colored medium may be slightly faded, though the ink line remains strong and bright. This work is in fairly 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.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The sheet is inscribed with the Yoruba Pantheon. From the top center and counter clockwise as follows: Falmer, Ogún, Egbo, Oya, Yansa, Damballah, Eleguá, Obatalá, Eshu and Chango.