Lot 105
  • 105

JANIS AVOTINS | For a short while it would not be too bad

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Janis Avotins
  • For a short while it would not be too bad
  • signed and dated 2006
  • acrylic on canvas
  • 224 by 222 cm. 88 by 87 1/2 in.

Provenance

Johnen & Schöttle, Cologne
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2006

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly lighter in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a few tiny media accretions in isolated places. Further close inspection reveals a tiny loss towards the lower left edge, and two short and unobtrusive scratches with associated tiny specks of loss, one to the centre left edge and one towards the centre of the composition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
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