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Theodoros Stamos
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Theodoros Stamos
- Sun Games #7
- signed; signed and titled on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 58 3/8 by 70 in. 97.5 by 177.8 cm.
- Executed in 1960.
Provenance
Galleria del Naviglio, Milan
Private Collection, Milan (acquired directly from the above)
Christie's, New York, November 6, 1985, lot 4
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Private Collection, Milan (acquired directly from the above)
Christie's, New York, November 6, 1985, lot 4
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
Milan, Galleria del Naviglio, Theodoros Stamos, January - February 1961
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. The turning edges of the painting are covered with adhesive tape. There is some faint hairline craquelure scattered. There is a very minor repair in the center of the composition, visible under very close inspection, with a faint linear abrasion to the right of it. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is evidence of some retouching associated with the aforementioned repair and abrasion. 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.