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Provenance

Galerie Lucien Durand, Paris Alexander Kahan Fine Arts LTD, New York Private Collection, New York Condition This work on canvas is well stretched. The paint layer is clean and in original condition. There is one small spot of retouching on the top edge in the center right, but the remainder of the picture shows no retouches and no damages. The work should be hung as is. (This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.) 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 Untitled signed lower right oil on canvas 44 3/4 by 57 1/4 in. 113.6 by 145.4 cm Painted in 1960. Provenance Galerie Lucien Durand, Paris Alexander Kahan Fine Arts LTD, New York Private Collection, New York Condition This work on canvas is well stretched. The paint layer is clean and in original condition. There is one small spot of retouching on the top edge in the center right, but the remainder of the picture shows no retouches and no damages. The work should be hung as is. (This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.) 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.