Lot 142
- 142
Antoni Tàpies
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Antoni Tàpies
- Atención Cataluña
signed
oil and mixed media on newspaper
- 49 by 65.5cm.; 19 1/4 by 25 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1969.
Provenance
Martha Jackson Gallery, New York
David Anderson Gallery, Buffalo
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
David Anderson Gallery, Buffalo
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Buffalo, Albright-Knox Art Gallery (and travelling), Antoni Tàpies: Thirty-three Years of His Work, 1977, p. 84, no. 100, illustrated
Literature
Pere Gimferrer, Tàpies i L'esperit Català, Barcelona 1974, p. 46, no. 68, illustrated
Josep Vallès Rovira, Tàpies Empremta, Barcelona 1983, no. 165, illustrated
Anna Augustí, Tàpies: The Complete Works: Vol. 3: 1969-1975, Barcelona 1992, p. 62, no. 2014, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the thick paint and collaged elements apparent in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the backing board at intervals on the reverse,
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"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."