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Ivan Serpa (1923-1973)
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ivan Serpa
- Composición, Séries Op-Erótica (a pair of works)
- signed and dated 70 lower right; signed and dated 68 lower right
- mixed media on heavy paper
- each: 17 by 10 in.
- 42.5 by 25 cm
Provenance
Haroldo de Figueredo Mandia Grossi, São Paulo
Private Collection, Madrid
Private Collection, Madrid
Literature
Hernando Pérez, Ivan Serpa: Tropicalia, Madrid, 2013, illustrated in color
Condition
Both works have been examined under glass.
Composición, Séries Op-Erótica, 1968: A minor spot of brown discoloration is present on the lower bottom edges near the lower right corner. Minor concentrated spots of foxing are present in the extreme white border surrounding the main composition.
Composición, Séries Op-Erótica, 1970: Minor concentrated spots of foxing are present within the white border surrounding the main composition.
Both of these works are ready to hang and are in generally good condition overall. The medium is stable and the colors are vibrant.
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.