Details

Provenance

Marcus Krakow Gallery, Boston Marisa del Re Gallery, New York

Exhibited

Tokyo, Shimbun, Surrealist Exhibition, 1983, no. 97 Nassau, Nassau County Museum of Art, Surrealism, January 14-April 16, 1995 Nassau, Nassau County Museum of Art, Latin viewpoints: into the Mainstream, August 17-November 3, 1996 Condition The canvas is unlined and the surface of the painting is textured. There are small losses in a few areas along the right edge and one small loss in the lower part of the left edge. Under ultraviolet inspection, there appears to be no signs of inpainting. This piece is in very good condition. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Matta Composition mixed media on burlap 63 by 72 3/4 in. 160 by 184.8 cm Provenance Marcus Krakow Gallery, Boston Marisa del Re Gallery, New York Exhibited Tokyo, Shimbun, Surrealist Exhibition, 1983, no. 97 Nassau, Nassau County Museum of Art, Surrealism, January 14-April 16, 1995 Nassau, Nassau County Museum of Art, Latin viewpoints: into the Mainstream, August 17-November 3, 1996 Condition The canvas is unlined and the surface of the painting is textured. There are small losses in a few areas along the right edge and one small loss in the lower part of the left edge. Under ultraviolet inspection, there appears to be no signs of inpainting. This piece is in very good condition. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.