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Manolo Valdés
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Manolo Valdés
- Madonna con Fondo Azul
- signed, titled and variously inscribed on the reverse
- oil, gold paint and burlap collage on canvas
- 165 by 135 cm. 65 by 53 1/8 in.
- Executed in 1991.
Provenance
Marlborough Gallery, New York
Veranneman Foundation, Kruishoutem
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Veranneman Foundation, Kruishoutem
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. All collaged elements are stable. There are a few hairline cracks in places to the thicker areas of impasto, and a larger crack towards the centre of the lower edge. In three places towards the lower centre, the impasto peaks have flattened slightly where the paint is in contact with the plexiglass. 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."
Catalogue Note
“Our imagery was borrowed from high culture, it belonged to the art historical cannon promoted by certain museums. They were all images that we had grown up with and respected. We were fascinated by these iconic paintings that appeared everywhere in picture books, photographs and drawings. Ultimately we decided to revisit them ironically.”
MANOLO VALDES
in conversation, Artist interview: Manolo Valdés (Equipo Crónica) in: Tate, September 2015, online