Lot 182
- 182
Antoni Tàpies
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Antoni Tàpies
- Tree
- signed
- gouache and pencil on hand-made paper
- 76.7 by 58.3cm.; 30 1/4 by 23in.
- Executed in 1973.
Provenance
Galerie Maeght, Zürich
Galerie Alfred Schmela, Düsseldorf
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1978
Galerie Alfred Schmela, Düsseldorf
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1978
Exhibited
Düsseldorf, Galerie Schmela, Antoni Tàpies - Materialbilder, Gouachen, Zeichnungen, 1978
Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre, 1983-84, no. 373
Literature
Anna Agustí, Tàpies: The Complete Works, Vol. 3: 1969-1975, Barcelona 1992, p. 347, no. 2653, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer and richer in the original with the paper tone tending more towards cream.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. It is hinged to the backing board in several places on the reverse. There are two artist's pin holes in the top two corners. There is slight undulation to the sheet throughout. There is a small rub mark to the centre right of the top edge. There is a tiny indentation towards the centre of the upper left hand quadrant. There are scattered tiny protrusions to the sheet, notably in the lower left hand quadrant. There is discolouration to the sheet throughout.
"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."