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Karel Appel
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 EUR
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Description
- Meeting in space
- signé et daté 59
- huile sur toile
- 130 x 195,5 cm; 51 3/16 x 76 15/16 in.
- Exécuté en 1959.
Provenance
The Stone Gallery, Newcastle
Gimpels Fils Ltd, Londres
Collection Alain Delon, Paris
Vente: Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris, Collection Alain Delon, Les Années 50, 15 octobre 2007, lot 31
Collection particulière, Paris
Gimpels Fils Ltd, Londres
Collection Alain Delon, Paris
Vente: Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris, Collection Alain Delon, Les Années 50, 15 octobre 2007, lot 31
Collection particulière, Paris
Exhibited
Londres, Gimpels Fils, Karel Appel, 1962; catalogue, no.1, illustré
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the background is whiter in the original work. Moreover, the overall tonality is brighter, especially the yellow, which is more vivid than in the illustration.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.
Slight wear marks located along the upper and left edges and a slight wear mark located at the extremity of the lower left corner are visible under close inspection. Stabilized hairline cracks located on the light grey paint along the left and right sides of the canvas and some stabilized cracks on the thick impastos, inherent to the technique's evolution, are visible in the catalogue illustration. One very small paint loss, located at the extremity of the upper right corner and a paint lift located 30 cm from the left edge and 62 cm from the upper edge, are only visible under very close inspection.
Under Ultra Violet light inspection, there is no evidence of retouching.
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."