Léon Gischia
Composition , 1957 (Executed)
Lot #89 |
2017-09-26 |
Sotheby's, New York
The Collection Of Edward Albee
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
USD 1,000 - 2,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N09678
Auction name: The Collection Of Edward Albee
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2017-09-26
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 20th Century Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 1/4 by 20 1/2 in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
33.7
Width In Centimeters:
52.1
Height In Inches:
13.25
Width In Inches:
20.5
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Edition: 4
Edition notes: Edition 1/4.
Year notes: Executed in 1957.
Provenance
Villard Galanis Gallery Collection, Paris Acquired from the above Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is faint discoloration to some of the pigment, due to age and visible upon close inspection. 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
Léon Gischia Composition oil on panel 13 1/4 by 20 1/2 in. 33.7 by 52.1 cm. Executed in 1957. Provenance Villard Galanis Gallery Collection, Paris Acquired from the above Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is faint discoloration to some of the pigment, due to age and visible upon close inspection. 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.