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Provenance

Galeria Freites, Caracas Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1986 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. Under close inspection, there is evidence of handling and wear to the edges, including minute scattered pinpoint losses to the extreme corners. Further close inspection reveals scattered pinpoint losses to the pigment, as well as areas of rubbing throughout. 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. Catalogue Note The authenticity of the present work has been confirmed by Pierre Vasarely, President of the Fondation Vasarely, universal legatee and the moral right holder of Victor Vasarely. This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné de l’Oeuvre Peint de Victor Vasarely , which is currently being compiled by the Fondation Vasarely, Aix-en-Provence.

Catalog summary

Description Victor Vasarely Pulsar-3 signed, titled and dated 1983 on the reverse acrylic on canvas 49 by 46 in. 125 by 117 cm. Provenance Galeria Freites, Caracas Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1986 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. Under close inspection, there is evidence of handling and wear to the edges, including minute scattered pinpoint losses to the extreme corners. Further close inspection reveals scattered pinpoint losses to the pigment, as well as areas of rubbing throughout. 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. Catalogue Note The authenticity of the present work has been confirmed by Pierre Vasarely, President of the Fondation Vasarely, universal legatee and the moral right holder of Victor Vasarely. This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné de l’Oeuvre Peint de Victor Vasarely , which is currently being compiled by the Fondation Vasarely, Aix-en-Provence.