Details

Provenance

Private Collection, The Netherlands (a gift from the artist) Thence by descent to the present owner

Exhibited

's Hertogenbosch, Noordbrabants Museum, Cobra , 1979 Schiedam, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, Cobra in het Stedelijk Museum van Schiedam , 1984, no. 84

Literature

Guy Atkins, Jorn in Scandinavia 1930-1953 , London 1968, p. 384, no. 613, illustrated Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals some drying cracks in places to the black pigment. Visible only in raking light is some canvas draw to the lower right corner. There are two specks of loss; a small one towards the centre of the right edge which is visible in the catalogue illustration, and a further, minute one towards the centre of the upper half of the composition. Close inspection reveals three small impacts with associated specks of loss towards the left edge, approximately 20cm. from the upper left corner. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet 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

Asger Jorn Untitled signed and dated 49 oil on canvas 45.5 by 44cm.; 17 7/8 by 17 3/8 in. Provenance Private Collection, The Netherlands (a gift from the artist) Thence by descent to the present owner Exhibited 's Hertogenbosch, Noordbrabants Museum, Cobra , 1979 Schiedam, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, Cobra in het Stedelijk Museum van Schiedam , 1984, no. 84 Literature Guy Atkins, Jorn in Scandinavia 1930-1953 , London 1968, p. 384, no. 613, illustrated Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals some drying cracks in places to the black pigment. Visible only in raking light is some canvas draw to the lower right corner. There are two specks of loss; a small one towards the centre of the right edge which is visible in the catalogue illustration, and a further, minute one towards the centre of the upper half of the composition. Close inspection reveals three small impacts with associated specks of loss towards the left edge, approximately 20cm. from the upper left corner. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet 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."