Lot 194
- 194
Antoni Tàpies
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Antoni Tàpies
- Geometric on White
signed and dated 1975 on the reverse
- mixed media on canvas
- 113 by 146cm.; 44 1/2 by 57 1/2 in.
Provenance
Martha Jackson Gallery, New York
David Anderson Gallery, Buffalo, New York
Sale: Christie's, London, Contemporary Art, 23 May 1996, Lot 80
Exhibited
Boston, Nielsen Gallery, Tàpies, 1976, no. 13
Saskatoon, Mendel Art Gallery, Antoni Tàpies, 1977, no. 11, illustrated in colour
New York, Martha Jackson Gallery, Antoni Tàpies, Paintings, Works on Cardboard and Paper, 1978, no. 21, illustrated
Fort Lauderdale, Museum of the Arts; Miami, New World Center, Dade Community College, Antoni Tàpies, 1979
Literature
Anna Agusti, Tàpies, The Complete Works, Vol. III, 1969-1975, Barcelona 1992, p. 459, no. 2931, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is softer in the original, with the yellow tending more towards sand and the brown towards maroon.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is light wear to all four corners and in places along all four edges. There are light tension cracks along all four extreme edges. There are faint handling marks in places along all four edges, notably in the top right hand corner. There is very slight canvas draw to the top left and bottom right hand corners. There are a few very small spots of discolouration towards the top right hand corner and some further spots along the bottom half of the composition. There a few faint handling marks to the top edge towards the top right hand corner. There is one small patch of light cracking towards the top right hand corner and a few further tiny isolated hairline cracks scattered in places to the right hand side of the composition. 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."