Details

Provenance

Foundation Veranneman, Kruishoutem Acquired directly from the above by Renilde Hammacher-van den Brande for the Peter Stuyvesant Collection in 1990

Exhibited

Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, Art Works: International Modern Art in the Industrial Working Environment, an Experiment over more than Thirty Years: Peter Stuyvesant Foundation , 1991-1992, p. 59, illustrated in colour Barcelona, Fondación Miró; Zaragoza, Palacio de la Lonja; Valencia, Museo de la Ciudad, El Arte Funciona , 1992 Sevilla, World EXPO '92, Art in the Factory , 1992, no. 17 Paris, École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts, l'Art Actif , 1992 Brussels, Bank Brussels Lambert, Art at Work , 1996, p. 79, illustrated in colour Condition Colours:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in good condition. There is one tear of approximately 3 cm. along the lower edge, located 32 cm. from the left corner. Upon close inspection some small spots of paint loss are visible; one situated 30 cm. from the top edge and 48 cm. from the right edge; one located 48 cm. from the top edge and 48 cm. from the right edge; seven small spots in the lower right quadrant of the work. All spots are not interfering with the image. No restauration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light. "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."

Catalog summary

Robert Combas Crocodile signed acrylic on canvas laid down on canvas 213 by 115cm.; 83 7/8 by 45 1/4 in. Executed in 1987. Provenance Foundation Veranneman, Kruishoutem Acquired directly from the above by Renilde Hammacher-van den Brande for the Peter Stuyvesant Collection in 1990 Exhibited Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, Art Works: International Modern Art in the Industrial Working Environment, an Experiment over more than Thirty Years: Peter Stuyvesant Foundation , 1991-1992, p. 59, illustrated in colour Barcelona, Fondación Miró; Zaragoza, Palacio de la Lonja; Valencia, Museo de la Ciudad, El Arte Funciona , 1992 Sevilla, World EXPO '92, Art in the Factory , 1992, no. 17 Paris, École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts, l'Art Actif , 1992 Brussels, Bank Brussels Lambert, Art at Work , 1996, p. 79, illustrated in colour Condition Colours:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in good condition. There is one tear of approximately 3 cm. along the lower edge, located 32 cm. from the left corner. Upon close inspection some small spots of paint loss are visible; one situated 30 cm. from the top edge and 48 cm. from the right edge; one located 48 cm. from the top edge and 48 cm. from the right edge; seven small spots in the lower right quadrant of the work. All spots are not interfering with the image. No restauration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light. "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."