Lot 108
- 108
Wolfgang Paalen (1907-1959)
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Wolfgang Paalen
- Untitled (Paysage Cassis II)
- signed and dated 32 lower right
- oil and tempera on canvas
- 10 1/4 by 18 7/ 8 in.
- 26 by 48 cm
Provenance
Galerie Galanis-Hentschel, Paris
Robert and Rebecca Anthoine, New York
Robert and Rebecca Anthoine, New York
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Galanis-Hentschel, 1970
Vienna, Museum Moderner Kunst-Stiftung Ludwig, Zwischen Surrealismus und Abstraktion, 1993, p. 38, illustrated
San Francisco, Wendi Norris Gallery, Wolfgang Paalen, Philosopher of the Possible, February 6-March 29, 2014, no. 1, p. 21, illustrated in color
Vienna, Museum Moderner Kunst-Stiftung Ludwig, Zwischen Surrealismus und Abstraktion, 1993, p. 38, illustrated
San Francisco, Wendi Norris Gallery, Wolfgang Paalen, Philosopher of the Possible, February 6-March 29, 2014, no. 1, p. 21, illustrated in color
Literature
Jose Pierre, Domaine de Paalen, Paris, 1970, no. 5, p. 101, illustrated
Andreas Neufert, Wolfgang Paalen: Im Inneren des Wals, Wien, 1999, no. 32.04, p. 276, illustrated
Andreas Neufert, Wolfgang Paalen: Im Inneren des Wals, Wien, 1999, no. 32.04, p. 276, illustrated
Condition
The surface of the work is slightly soiled and presents minor abrasions along the edges. Ultraviolet light examination revealed minor inpainting along the white outer edge and in the lower left quadrant. Hairline craquelure is scattered throughout the composition. Otherwise in good condition.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.