Lot 2
- 2
Pierre Soulages
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 EUR
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Description
- Pierre Soulages
- Peinture 85 x 222 cm, 17 mars 1990
- signé, titré et daté 17 mars 1990 au dos
- huile sur toile
- 85 x 222 cm; 33 1/2 x 87 7/16 in.
- Exécuté le 17 mars 1990.
Provenance
Fondation Veranneman, Kruishoutem Belgique (1991)
Collection particulière, Kruishoutem, Belgique (1992)
Collection particulière, Kruishoutem, Belgique (1992)
Literature
Pierre Encrevé, Soulages L'Oeuvre complet, Peintures 1979-1997, Volume III, Paris, 1998, p.257, no.1047, illustré en couleurs
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the blue leans more towards an intense royal blue in the original work. Moreover, the shine suggesting the texture visible in the left area of the picture in the catalogue is less saturated in the original work.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined. Five white pinhead sized spots - located 13 cm from the upper edge and 122 cm from the right edge - as well as a superficial wear (approx. 0.2 cm) located along the upper edge - 5 cm from the extremity of the left corner - are only visible under close inspection.
Under UV light, one minor dot (0.2 cm) fluoresces, located 11 cm from the upper edge and 95 cm from the left edge. There is no evidence of any retouching.
This work is in excellent condition.
"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."