Joan Miró
Composition
Lot #242 |
2013-06-20 |
Sotheby's, London
Impressionist And Modern Works On Paper
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
GBP 60,000 - 80,000 (currency of sale)
USD 93,840 - 125,120 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: L13008
Auction name: Impressionist And Modern Works On Paper
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2013-06-20
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Surrealism
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 58.1 by 48.2cm., 22 7/8 by 19 in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
58.1
Width In Centimeters:
48.2
Height In Inches:
22.874
Width In Inches:
18.898
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Provenance
Galerie Maeght, Paris Brewster Gallery, New York Acquired from the above circa 1985 Condition Executed on cream coloured rice paper mounted on canvas. Edges are reinforced with tape. Sheet may be very slightly time darkened overall. Small surface scuff at upper right corner. Under UV light: no inpainting is apparent. Work is in very good condition. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalog summary
Joan Miró Composition signed Miró (lower right) oil over monotype on paper mounted on canvas 58.1 by 48.2cm., 22 7/8 by 19 in. Provenance Galerie Maeght, Paris Brewster Gallery, New York Acquired from the above circa 1985 Condition Executed on cream coloured rice paper mounted on canvas. Edges are reinforced with tape. Sheet may be very slightly time darkened overall. Small surface scuff at upper right corner. Under UV light: no inpainting is apparent. Work is in very good condition. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.