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Provenance

Galerie Maeght, Paris Private Collection, France Private Collection, Switzerland Private Collection, Austria Condition Colour: <br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards cream in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the collaged elements apparent in the original. <br><br>Condition: <br>This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the backing mount at intervals on the reverse. Upon close inspection, there is extremely light wear to the top and bottom right hand corners. There are a very small number of pin-prick size media accretions in the central collaged area and two tiny nicks to the centre of the right extreme edge. The light creasing and slight irregularities in the collaged areas are original to the work's execution. "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

Eduardo Chillida Untitled signed and inscribed with the artist's monogram ink and paper collage on card 90 by 66cm.; 35 1/2 by 26in. Executed in 1970. Provenance Galerie Maeght, Paris Private Collection, France Private Collection, Switzerland Private Collection, Austria Condition Colour: <br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards cream in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the collaged elements apparent in the original. <br><br>Condition: <br>This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the backing mount at intervals on the reverse. Upon close inspection, there is extremely light wear to the top and bottom right hand corners. There are a very small number of pin-prick size media accretions in the central collaged area and two tiny nicks to the centre of the right extreme edge. The light creasing and slight irregularities in the collaged areas are original to the work's execution. "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."