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Provenance

Collection Pierre Matisse, New York Larock-Granoff, Paris Collection particulière, Paris Condition The colors are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is brighter in the original work.<br>This work is in excellent condition. "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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE." Catalogue Note Véritable attaque contre la vision cartésienne, les Blancs de Hantaï décentralisent la perception des illusions chromatiques et disloquent les narrations spatiales et temporelles de la vision pour produire un chaos de sensations. Agnès Berecz, Noeuds et plis : Simon Hantaï, 1960-2001, Hantaï, Volume 2 : 1960-2001 , Budapest, 2013, p.44

Catalog summary

Simon Hantaï Blanc signé des initiales, monogrammée et daté 73 acrylique sur toile marouflée sur toile 243 x 221 cm; 95 11/16 x 87 in. Provenance Collection Pierre Matisse, New York Larock-Granoff, Paris Collection particulière, Paris Condition The colors are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is brighter in the original work.<br>This work is in excellent condition. "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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE." Catalogue Note Véritable attaque contre la vision cartésienne, les Blancs de Hantaï décentralisent la perception des illusions chromatiques et disloquent les narrations spatiales et temporelles de la vision pour produire un chaos de sensations. Agnès Berecz, Noeuds et plis : Simon Hantaï, 1960-2001, Hantaï, Volume 2 : 1960-2001 , Budapest, 2013, p.44