Lot 42
  • 42

Simon Hantaï

Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 EUR
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Description

  • Simon Hantaï
  • Etude
  • signé des initiales et daté 69
  • huile sur toile
  • 100 x 78 cm; 39 7/16 x 30 11/16 in.
  • Exécuté en 1969.

Provenance

Collection particulière, France (acquis directement auprès de l'artiste circa 1970)
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel

Condition

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is brighter in the original work. The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined. The surface presents some classic cracks and fold marks, inherent to the artist's folding technique. There is a minor wear mark on the upper right quadrant, parallel to the upper edge, also visible in the catalogue illustration.There is one little dent located on the lower left quadrant of the work, visible under close inspection. Under Ultra Violet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. This work is in very good original condition.
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