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Victor Brauner
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Victor Brauner
- SANS TITRE (CHIMERA)
- signed Victor Brauner and dated 1940 (lower right)
- oil on canvas laid down on masonite
- 65 by 53.2cm., 25 5/8 by 20 7/8 in.
Provenance
Victor Serge, Mexico City
Alexandre Iolas, New York
Dr Robert C. Levy, Chicago
Richard L. Feigen & Co., Chicago (acquired in 1961)
Private Collection, Chicago (sale: Sotheby's, New York, 16th May 1984, lot 416)
Alexander Iolas Gallery, New York (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
The canvas is laid down on masonite. There are small spots of retouching to the centre of the composition. There are small spots and lines of retouching mainly to the lower left edge and upper right edge, up to 2cm. in length, not intruding the main composition. Apart from some light craquleure, visible in the catalogue, this work is in good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
"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."