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JIRI KOLAR | Organist + Muse
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jiri Kolar
- Organist + Muse
- signed by the artist and by his wife Běla Kolářová, inscribed P. F. and dated 92 (on the reverse of the overmount)
- collage and watercolour on paper
- 28,2 x 17,1 cm; 11 1/8 x 6 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1992.
Provenance
Sale: Tajan, Paris, October 1, 1991 (possibly)
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Condition
Collage affixed to the mount along the upper edge and floating in its mount. The upper part of the collage element is stable. There is a small tear (approx. 4 cm long) in the lower right quadrant with an associated small crease and another tiny tear (approx. 0,2 cm long) in the upper left quadrant. There are nicks, paper skinning and small creases consistent with the artist's technique to the centre of the composition along the cut edge. There are a few minor lines of paper skinning with associated pigment loss, predominately to the right of the composition. There is no evidence of retouching under UV light. There is light staining to the sheet. This work is in overall 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."