Details

Provenance

Galeria Oriol, Barcelona Private Collection, Sweden Sotheby's, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art , 15 October 1992, Lot 343 Private Collection, Palm Beach Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Anna Agusti, Tàpies: The Complete Works, Vol. III, 1969-1975 , Barcelona 1992, p. 198, no. 2332, illustrated Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly lighter and brighter in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The edges of the sheet are slightly irregular and there is minor bumping to some of the extreme corner tips. 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

Antoni Tàpies Blue Waves signed acrylic and pencil on paper, laid on wood 64.8 by 88.9cm.; 25 1/2 by 35in. Executed in 1971. Provenance Galeria Oriol, Barcelona Private Collection, Sweden Sotheby's, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art , 15 October 1992, Lot 343 Private Collection, Palm Beach Acquired from the above by the present owner Literature Anna Agusti, Tàpies: The Complete Works, Vol. III, 1969-1975 , Barcelona 1992, p. 198, no. 2332, illustrated Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly lighter and brighter in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The edges of the sheet are slightly irregular and there is minor bumping to some of the extreme corner tips. 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."