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Provenance

Galeri Artist, Istanbul Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1995 Condition Condition: This work is in good condition. There is slight discoloration of the varnish on the lower left of the work and there is minor medium loss on lower left, top right and paint loss on top centre edge. There is very light craquelure on the lower left hand side.<br><br>Colour: The catalogue illustration is very accurate. "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 Another work from this extremely rare and early Dead Series is in the Collection of the Istanbul State Museum of Painting and Sculpture (Ilona Akyavas, Megi Bisar, Haldun Dostoglu, Melis Terzioglu, Eds., Erol Akyavas , Istanbul 2007, p. 83).

Catalog summary

Erol Akyavas Oluler (The Dead) signed; signed and titled on a label affixed to the reverse mixed media on board Executed circa 1961. Provenance Galeri Artist, Istanbul Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1995 Condition Condition: This work is in good condition. There is slight discoloration of the varnish on the lower left of the work and there is minor medium loss on lower left, top right and paint loss on top centre edge. There is very light craquelure on the lower left hand side.<br><br>Colour: The catalogue illustration is very accurate. "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 Another work from this extremely rare and early Dead Series is in the Collection of the Istanbul State Museum of Painting and Sculpture (Ilona Akyavas, Megi Bisar, Haldun Dostoglu, Melis Terzioglu, Eds., Erol Akyavas , Istanbul 2007, p. 83).