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Provenance

Galerie Jean Fournier, Paris Collection particulière, Paris Vente: Artcurial, Paris, Art Contemporain 1 , 31 mai 2010, lot 47 Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Jean Fournier, Simon Hantaï, Peintures 1960-1967 , 22 juin-31 juillet 1967

Literature

Dominique Fourcade, Isabelle Monod-Fontaine, Alfred Pacquement, Simon Hantaï , catalogue de l'exposition Simon Hantaï au Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2013, p.287, illustré Condition The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.<br>As visible in the catalogue illustration and due to the artist process there is some lack of painting near the lower edge.<br>Under close inspection two tears (former stretcher marks) are visible, one (approx. 2.5 cm) located at 7cm from the upper edge and 3 cm from the right edge and the other (approx. 1 cm) located at 3 cm from the lower edge and 5 cm from the right edge.<br>Due to the artist folding process, there are fold marks scattered on the whole painting.<br>Under UV light inspection, three retouchings (approx. 1,5 x 1,5 cm) are visible , located in the upper left and right quadrants. "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."

Catalog summary

Simon Hantaï Panse signé des initiales et daté 65 huile sur toile 37 x 29 cm; 14 9/16 x 11 7/16 in. Exécuté en 1965. Provenance Galerie Jean Fournier, Paris Collection particulière, Paris Vente: Artcurial, Paris, Art Contemporain 1 , 31 mai 2010, lot 47 Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel Exhibited Paris, Galerie Jean Fournier, Simon Hantaï, Peintures 1960-1967 , 22 juin-31 juillet 1967 Literature Dominique Fourcade, Isabelle Monod-Fontaine, Alfred Pacquement, Simon Hantaï , catalogue de l'exposition Simon Hantaï au Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2013, p.287, illustré Condition The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.<br>As visible in the catalogue illustration and due to the artist process there is some lack of painting near the lower edge.<br>Under close inspection two tears (former stretcher marks) are visible, one (approx. 2.5 cm) located at 7cm from the upper edge and 3 cm from the right edge and the other (approx. 1 cm) located at 3 cm from the lower edge and 5 cm from the right edge.<br>Due to the artist folding process, there are fold marks scattered on the whole painting.<br>Under UV light inspection, three retouchings (approx. 1,5 x 1,5 cm) are visible , located in the upper left and right quadrants. "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."