Details

Provenance

Collection Aimée Maeght, Paris Galerie Herbert Meyer-Ellinger, Frankfurt Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1991

Exhibited

Barcelona, Galerie Sala Gaspar, Chillida , 1971, no. 22 Bonn, Städtisches Kunstmuseum; Münster, Westfälisches Landesmuseum, Eduardo Chillida , 1989, p. 98, no. 79, illustrated Frankfurt, Galerie Herbert Meyer-Ellinger, Eduardo Chillida , 1991, p. 11, no. 11, illustrated Duisburg, Lehmbruck Museum, Eduardo Chillida , 2002, p. 19, no. 29, illustrated Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards cream in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. It is hinged to the backing board in the top two corners on the reverse. There is very light undulation to the right half of the composition. There is very light wear to all four corners and in places along all four extreme edges. There are two spots of skinning with associated paint loss: one at the left edge towards the top left hand corner, and one at the top edge close to the top left hand corner. There is a further spot of skinning towards the lower centre of the left edge. There are a few tiny tears in the bottom half of the left extreme edge. There are a few faint creases in the bottom left and right hand corners. There is a further very faint crease at the lower centre of the right edge. There is a tiny stain at the right edge in the top right hand corner. There are three small repaired tears to the top edge: one in the top left hand corner and two towards the upper right hand corner. "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 is registered in the archives of the Museo Chillida-Leku, Hernani under number CH-66/DT-4

Catalog summary

Eduardo Chillida Untitled signed and inscribed with the artist's monogram ink on paper 100 by 70cm.; 39 3/8 by 27 1/2 in. Executed in 1966. Provenance Collection Aimée Maeght, Paris Galerie Herbert Meyer-Ellinger, Frankfurt Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1991 Exhibited Barcelona, Galerie Sala Gaspar, Chillida , 1971, no. 22 Bonn, Städtisches Kunstmuseum; Münster, Westfälisches Landesmuseum, Eduardo Chillida , 1989, p. 98, no. 79, illustrated Frankfurt, Galerie Herbert Meyer-Ellinger, Eduardo Chillida , 1991, p. 11, no. 11, illustrated Duisburg, Lehmbruck Museum, Eduardo Chillida , 2002, p. 19, no. 29, illustrated Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards cream in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. It is hinged to the backing board in the top two corners on the reverse. There is very light undulation to the right half of the composition. There is very light wear to all four corners and in places along all four extreme edges. There are two spots of skinning with associated paint loss: one at the left edge towards the top left hand corner, and one at the top edge close to the top left hand corner. There is a further spot of skinning towards the lower centre of the left edge. There are a few tiny tears in the bottom half of the left extreme edge. There are a few faint creases in the bottom left and right hand corners. There is a further very faint crease at the lower centre of the right edge. There is a tiny stain at the right edge in the top right hand corner. There are three small repaired tears to the top edge: one in the top left hand corner and two towards the upper right hand corner. "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 is registered in the archives of the Museo Chillida-Leku, Hernani under number CH-66/DT-4