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Ben
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Ben
- Qui dit mille de plus
- signed; signed, inscribed and dated 86 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 46 x 55 cm; 18 1/8 x 21 5/8 in.
- Executed in 1986.
Provenance
Private Collection, Switzerland
Exhibited
Malmö, Galerie Léger, 1986
Toulouse, Labège Innopole, Ben de A à Z, 1987
Toulouse, Labège Innopole, Ben de A à Z, 1987
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.
There are very minor wears visible on the corners. Some stabilized drying cracks are located on the blue and yellow paint.
Under Ultra Violet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration.
This work is in 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."
Catalogue Note
This work is registered in the archives of Ben under the number 10736. It will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné of Ben currently being prepared by Eva Vautier.