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Victor Vasarely
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Victor Vasarely
- Poprad - 2
- signed
- oil on board
- 30 by 35.9 cm. 11 7/8 by 14 1/8 in.
- Executed in 1952.
Provenance
Jan Eric Löwenadler Collection, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the blue is brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals a small network of hairline cracks isolated to the pink pigment towards the centre of the right half of the composition. Further extremely close inspection reveals a few tiny and unobtrusive specks of loss to the blue pigment, towards the centre of the upper left quadrant. Visible when inspected under ultraviolet light, there are some tiny specks of in painting to the black paint towards the lower right corner which fluoresce.
"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."