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Pierre Soulages
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 EUR
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Description
- Pierre Soulages
- Peinture 65 x 81, 2 août 1975
- signed Soulages (lower right); signed SOULAGES, titled 2-8-75 65 x 81 cm and dated 2-8-75 (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas
- 65 x 81 cm; 25 9/16 x 31 7/8 in.
- Executed in 1975.
Provenance
Galerie de France, Paris
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1975)
Galerie Veranneman, Brussels
Acquired from the above by the current owner
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1975)
Galerie Veranneman, Brussels
Acquired from the above by the current owner
Literature
Pierre Encrevé, Soulages, L'Oeuvre Complet, Volume II, 1959-1978, Paris, 1995, p. 293, no. 738, illustrated in colour
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the blue is deeper in the original work.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.
Under Ultra Violet light inspection there are two tiny dots of retouching visible on the lower right corner, along the rim of the edge.
This work is in very 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."