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ANTONIO SAURA | Portrait n.1.81
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Antonio Saura
- Portrait n.1.81
- signed and dated 81; signed, titled, dated 1981 and variously inscribed on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 73 by 60 cm. 28 3/4 by 23 5/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Stadler, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1981
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1981
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Stadler, Saura: Portraits Raisonnés, October - November 1981, n.p., no. 21, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background is slightly cooler in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals two tiny spots of media accretion to the upper centre of the right hand edge. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra violet 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."