Details

Provenance

Galeire Jean Fournier, Paris Gallery Kasahara, Osaka Private Collection

Exhibited

Osaka, Gallery Kasahara, Simon Hantaï , 1982 Condition This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling along the edges. There is a minor yellow accretion at the top in the white area to the right of the black. There is a small blue accretion in the upper left white area towards the center of the canvas. There are scattered media accretions and light hairline craquelure, some of which exhibit minor paint loss, all of which are inherent to the artists folding technique. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed under Plexiglas. 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

Simon Hantaï Untitled signed with the artist's initials and dated 70 oil on canvas 38 7/8 by 31 1/8 in. 98.7 by 79 cm. Provenance Galeire Jean Fournier, Paris Gallery Kasahara, Osaka Private Collection Exhibited Osaka, Gallery Kasahara, Simon Hantaï , 1982 Condition This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling along the edges. There is a minor yellow accretion at the top in the white area to the right of the black. There is a small blue accretion in the upper left white area towards the center of the canvas. There are scattered media accretions and light hairline craquelure, some of which exhibit minor paint loss, all of which are inherent to the artists folding technique. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed under Plexiglas. 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.