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Provenance

Galleria La Tartaruga, Rome Acquired by the present owner from the above

Exhibited

L'Aquila, Castello Cinquecentesco, Aspetti dell'arte contemporanea: architettura, pittura, scultura, grafica, rassegna internazionale, July - September 1963 Bologna, Galleria de Foscherari, Peter Saul , November - December 1967 Condition This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling toward the edges, resulting in some abrasions to the paint layer, particularly along the upper and lower edges with some associated spots of paint loss. There is hairline craquelure throughout, visible predominantly in the red and dark green painted portions. The bottom left corner is buckling slightly. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed. 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

Peter Saul Menace signed and dated '63 ; signed, titled and dated '63 on the reverse oil on canvas 63 by 75 in. 160 by 190.5 cm. Provenance Galleria La Tartaruga, Rome Acquired by the present owner from the above Exhibited L'Aquila, Castello Cinquecentesco, Aspetti dell'arte contemporanea: architettura, pittura, scultura, grafica, rassegna internazionale, July - September 1963 Bologna, Galleria de Foscherari, Peter Saul , November - December 1967 Condition This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling toward the edges, resulting in some abrasions to the paint layer, particularly along the upper and lower edges with some associated spots of paint loss. There is hairline craquelure throughout, visible predominantly in the red and dark green painted portions. The bottom left corner is buckling slightly. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed. 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.