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Provenance

Gimpel Fils Gallery, London Galerie de Seine, Paris Galerie Jean Krugier, Geneva Private Collection Christie's, London, Contemporary Art , 30 November 1989, Lot 762 Private Collection Christie's, London, Contemporary Art , 25 March 1993, Lot 20 Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Zurich, Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, Georges Mathieu , 1965 London, Gimpel Fils Gallery; Paris, Galerie Charpentier, Georges Mathieu , 1965

Literature

François Mathey, Georges Mathieu , Milan 1969, p. 46, no. 198, illustrated in colour Georges Mathieu, Mathieu: 50 Ans de Creation , Paris 2003, p. 138, illustrated Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background tends less towards brick and more towards pink in the original <br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is evidence of light wear to all four corners and in isolated places to the horizontal edges. Extremely close inspection reveals a few tiny and unobtrusive media accretions in isolated places elsewhere. Further extremely close inspection reveals a few very short and stable hairline cracks to some of the thicker areas of impasto with associated small specks of loss, notably one towards the centre of the composition. 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

Georges Mathieu Potentille oil on canvas 89 by 146cm.; 35 by 57 1/2 in. Executed in 1964. Provenance Gimpel Fils Gallery, London Galerie de Seine, Paris Galerie Jean Krugier, Geneva Private Collection Christie's, London, Contemporary Art , 30 November 1989, Lot 762 Private Collection Christie's, London, Contemporary Art , 25 March 1993, Lot 20 Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited Zurich, Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, Georges Mathieu , 1965 London, Gimpel Fils Gallery; Paris, Galerie Charpentier, Georges Mathieu , 1965 Literature François Mathey, Georges Mathieu , Milan 1969, p. 46, no. 198, illustrated in colour Georges Mathieu, Mathieu: 50 Ans de Creation , Paris 2003, p. 138, illustrated Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background tends less towards brick and more towards pink in the original <br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is evidence of light wear to all four corners and in isolated places to the horizontal edges. Extremely close inspection reveals a few tiny and unobtrusive media accretions in isolated places elsewhere. Further extremely close inspection reveals a few very short and stable hairline cracks to some of the thicker areas of impasto with associated small specks of loss, notably one towards the centre of the composition. 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."