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Karel Appel
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Untitled
- signed and dated 73
- acrylic on paper laid on canvas
- 19 1/4 by 30 1/2 in. 48.9 by 77.5 cm.
Provenance
Martha Jackson Gallery, New York
Private Collection
Bunte Auctions, Hillsborough, North Carolina
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection
Bunte Auctions, Hillsborough, North Carolina
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The edges of the canvas are taped. The colors are bright fresh and clean. Under very close inspection a few unobtrusive light brown drip accretions are visible in the center of the gray painted area and in the red form on the right and small air bubbles are visible in the thicker passages of pigment throughout the work. Under raking light a few light and unobtrusive abrasions are visible along the edges. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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.