Details

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by Alexander Orlow for the Peter Stuyvesant Collection in 1969

Exhibited

Quebec, Museum (& travelling), Art in the Factory / Le Musée dans l'Usine , 1968-1969 Sankt Gallen, Kunstmuseum (& travelling), Le Musée dans l' Usine , 1970-1971 Harderwijk, Catharinakapel, Internationale Kunst Van Nu , 1989 Condition Colours:<br><br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is moe vibrant in the original, where the red tends more to orange.<br><br><br><br><br><br>Condition:<br><br>This work is in good condition. Examination under ultaviolet light reveals some retouches in a vertical stripe from the lower edge up to 50 cm from the lower edge and 83 cm. from the left edge with some faint hairline cracks. There are a few tiny spots of retouches scattered throughout in the greens. All retouches are professionally restored. "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

Kumi Sugaï L'Eclipse du Soleil signed and dated 65 oil on canvas 200 by 160cm.; 78 1/2 by 63in. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by Alexander Orlow for the Peter Stuyvesant Collection in 1969 Exhibited Quebec, Museum (& travelling), Art in the Factory / Le Musée dans l'Usine , 1968-1969 Sankt Gallen, Kunstmuseum (& travelling), Le Musée dans l' Usine , 1970-1971 Harderwijk, Catharinakapel, Internationale Kunst Van Nu , 1989 Condition Colours:<br><br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is moe vibrant in the original, where the red tends more to orange.<br><br><br><br><br><br>Condition:<br><br>This work is in good condition. Examination under ultaviolet light reveals some retouches in a vertical stripe from the lower edge up to 50 cm from the lower edge and 83 cm. from the left edge with some faint hairline cracks. There are a few tiny spots of retouches scattered throughout in the greens. All retouches are professionally restored. "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."