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Karel Appel
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Three Faces
- acrylic on paper laid down on canvas
- 74.5 by 109.5 cm. 29 1/4 by 43 1/8 in.
- Executed circa 1970.
Provenance
Galerie Moderne, Silkeborg
Private Collection, Europe
Sotheby’s, London, 1 July 1982, Lot 308
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Europe
Sotheby’s, London, 1 July 1982, Lot 308
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: This work is in good condition. Close inspection reveals two small rub marks towards the centre left edge, and a small white mark to the lower edge, 15 cm. from the lower right corner. Further close inspection reveals a tiny impact towards the lower right corner, and two pen marks with an associated impact towards the centre of the upper right quadrant. There is another impact 10 cm. from the lower edge and 25 cm. from the left edge. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
"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."