Details

Provenance

Gimpel and Hanover Galerie, Zurich Acquired from the above by the current owner in 1968

Exhibited

La Chaux-de-Fonds, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Mathieu, 9 March - 7 April 1968; catalogue, no. 9, illustrated Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration. <br>The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined. <br>There are few losses on the tips on some of the thicker impastos, visible only under very close inspection. <br>Under Ultra Violet light inspection, few scattered tiny dots of retouching are visible along the edges. <br>This work is in very good overall 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."

Catalog summary

Georges Mathieu Achillée signed and dated 64 oil on canvas 195 x 130 cm; 76 3/4 x 51 3/16 in. Executed in 1964. Provenance Gimpel and Hanover Galerie, Zurich Acquired from the above by the current owner in 1968 Exhibited La Chaux-de-Fonds, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Mathieu, 9 March - 7 April 1968; catalogue, no. 9, illustrated Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration. <br>The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined. <br>There are few losses on the tips on some of the thicker impastos, visible only under very close inspection. <br>Under Ultra Violet light inspection, few scattered tiny dots of retouching are visible along the edges. <br>This work is in very good overall 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."