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Provenance

Galleria Chiaruzzi, Rome Sale: Finarte, Milan, 7 November 1978, Lot 92 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the white background is creamier in tone and the reds tend towards raspberry while the orange is more flame-red in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to convey the rich texture of the paint and areas of heavy impasto in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is a paint loss to the area of impasto towards the centre right edge. There is a very minor horizontal indentation to the canvas along the top edge towards the top left corner. There is a very small chip to the spot of red paint in the lower left corner and very faint discolouration at intervals along all four edges where it appears to previously have been framed. No restoration is apparent under ultra-violet 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

Cy Twombly Muses signed and titled oil, wax crayon and pencil on canvas 70 by 60cm. 27 1/2 by 23 5/8 in. Executed in 1963. Provenance Galleria Chiaruzzi, Rome Sale: Finarte, Milan, 7 November 1978, Lot 92 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the white background is creamier in tone and the reds tend towards raspberry while the orange is more flame-red in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to convey the rich texture of the paint and areas of heavy impasto in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is a paint loss to the area of impasto towards the centre right edge. There is a very minor horizontal indentation to the canvas along the top edge towards the top left corner. There is a very small chip to the spot of red paint in the lower left corner and very faint discolouration at intervals along all four edges where it appears to previously have been framed. No restoration is apparent under ultra-violet 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."