Details

Provenance

Galerie Teufel, Cologne Acquired directly from the above by the late owner in 1978

Exhibited

Düsseldorf, Kunstverein für die Reinlande und Westfalen, Olle Bærtling, 1977 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original, with the blue tending more towards turquoise.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals evidence of light wear and handling to the upper left hand corner, with an associated speck of paint loss and a few minute hairline cracks to the green pigment. There are a few pinhead-sized fly spots scattered across the turquoise and green pigment in places. Extremely close inspection reveals some very faint craquelure along the left hand edge of the composition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet 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."

Catalog summary

Olle Bærtling Hexagonal II signed and dated 1952 on the reverse; titled, dated 1952 and variously inscribed on the stretcher oil on canvas 92 by 153cm.; 36 1/4 by 60in. Provenance Galerie Teufel, Cologne Acquired directly from the above by the late owner in 1978 Exhibited Düsseldorf, Kunstverein für die Reinlande und Westfalen, Olle Bærtling, 1977 Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original, with the blue tending more towards turquoise.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals evidence of light wear and handling to the upper left hand corner, with an associated speck of paint loss and a few minute hairline cracks to the green pigment. There are a few pinhead-sized fly spots scattered across the turquoise and green pigment in places. Extremely close inspection reveals some very faint craquelure along the left hand edge of the composition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet 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."