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Wolfgang Paalen
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Wolfgang Paalen
- Untitled
- Signed with the artist's monogram and inscribed à Maria Motherwell son ami (lower right)
- Gouache and brush and ink on amate paper
- 23 1/4 by 11 in.
- 59 by 27.9 cm
Provenance
Maria Motherwell, Mexico (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired from the above
Acquired from the above
Condition
Executed on amate paper which has not been laid down but is attached to a card along the top edge of the sheet. The paper has a natural wave and some irregularity in the surface due to the uneven distribution of the pulp. This is intrinsic to the type of paper. There is a very minor tear to the paper, measuring no more than 1/4 in. in length in the top right quadrant, likely associated to the work being attached to the card. The pigment is fresh and strong. The 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Wolfgang Paalen and his wife Luchita stayed at the Motherwells' house in East Hampton for two weeks in 1946, when the artist had a show at Galerie Nierendorf in New York City. The present work, dedicated to Maria Motherwell, was a gift for her hospitality.