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Provenance

Galerie Beyeler, Basel Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colour in the printed catalogue is fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. All collaged elements are stable. There is some discolouration, most noticeably towards the extreme edges and the edges of the collaged elements. Close inspection reveals some slight lifting towards two of the left most collaged elements and some minute media accretions in isolated places. "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." Catalogue Note "It changes so much as you move around it. It presents different faces. That kind of changeling nature... comes as a surprise. I think people end up having a personal connection with the work of art through their experience with it." Jed Morse cited in: Hauser & Wirth, Eduardo Chillida: Sculptor , Vimeo, 2018, 5 min 2sec, online. This work is registered in the archives of the Museo Chillida-Leku, Hernani under number CH-69/C-8 .

Catalog summary

Eduardo Chillida Collage signed, signed with the artist's monogram collage on paper 104 by 104 cm. 41 by 41 in. Executed 1969. Provenance Galerie Beyeler, Basel Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colour in the printed catalogue is fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. All collaged elements are stable. There is some discolouration, most noticeably towards the extreme edges and the edges of the collaged elements. Close inspection reveals some slight lifting towards two of the left most collaged elements and some minute media accretions in isolated places. "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." Catalogue Note "It changes so much as you move around it. It presents different faces. That kind of changeling nature... comes as a surprise. I think people end up having a personal connection with the work of art through their experience with it." Jed Morse cited in: Hauser & Wirth, Eduardo Chillida: Sculptor , Vimeo, 2018, 5 min 2sec, online. This work is registered in the archives of the Museo Chillida-Leku, Hernani under number CH-69/C-8 .