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Provenance

Victor Vasarely Museum, Gordes André Vasarely, Paris Private Collection, Paris

Exhibited

Gran Canaria, Centro Atlantico de Arte Moderno; Madrid, Fundación Juan March, Vasarely , 2000, no. 44 London, Robert Sandelson Gallery, Victor Vasarely , 2003, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer in the original, with the red of the dots in the circle tending more towards orangy-red, the midnight blue of the outer row of circles more to true black, the burnt red of the background in the lower part more to burgundy red, the forest green of the second most outer row of circles in the lower part of the composition more to brownish-green.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There are a number of intermittent faint horizontal stretcher marks approximately 30 cm. below and above the centre of the composition. There are a number of very fine unobtrusive tension cracks running intermittently along the four extreme overturn edges, which have resulted in a few minute specks of isolated paint loss. Also, a number of minute scattered unobtrusive specks of paint loss can be noticed upon close inspection throughout the composition. Some fine dust fibres have adhered to the work's surface. No restoration is apparent under UV 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." Catalogue Note This work will be included in the forthcoming Victor Vasarely Catalogue Raisonné being prepared by Mme Michèle Vasarely

Catalog summary

Victor Vasarely VP 112 signed, titled and dated 1970 on the reverse acrylic on linen 240 by 120cm.; 94½ by 47¼in. Provenance Victor Vasarely Museum, Gordes André Vasarely, Paris Private Collection, Paris Exhibited Gran Canaria, Centro Atlantico de Arte Moderno; Madrid, Fundación Juan March, Vasarely , 2000, no. 44 London, Robert Sandelson Gallery, Victor Vasarely , 2003, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer in the original, with the red of the dots in the circle tending more towards orangy-red, the midnight blue of the outer row of circles more to true black, the burnt red of the background in the lower part more to burgundy red, the forest green of the second most outer row of circles in the lower part of the composition more to brownish-green.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There are a number of intermittent faint horizontal stretcher marks approximately 30 cm. below and above the centre of the composition. There are a number of very fine unobtrusive tension cracks running intermittently along the four extreme overturn edges, which have resulted in a few minute specks of isolated paint loss. Also, a number of minute scattered unobtrusive specks of paint loss can be noticed upon close inspection throughout the composition. Some fine dust fibres have adhered to the work's surface. No restoration is apparent under UV 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." Catalogue Note This work will be included in the forthcoming Victor Vasarely Catalogue Raisonné being prepared by Mme Michèle Vasarely