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Takanori Oguiss
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Takanori Oguiss
- Livres neufs
- signed Oguiss (lower right); titled and inscribed 13 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 60 by 73cm., 23 1/2 by 28 3/4 in.
Provenance
Massimo Cassani, Milan (probably)
Luigi Prada, Milan (acquired from the above)
Ivanoe Fraizzoli, Milan (acquired from the above in 1960)
By descent from the above to the present owner in 1980
Luigi Prada, Milan (acquired from the above)
Ivanoe Fraizzoli, Milan (acquired from the above in 1960)
By descent from the above to the present owner in 1980
Exhibited
Milan, Galleria Gussoni, Oguiss mostra personale, 1953, no. 1
Condition
The canvas is not lined and examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. There are artist's pin holes to the upper two corners. There are some small specks of paint loss in places along the extreme edges, most notably in the lower right corner. This work is in overall very good 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."
Catalogue Note
The present work depicts a bookstore on Rue de Crimée in the 19th arrondissement in Paris.