Details

Provenance

Galerie Anne Abels, Köln Private Collection, Germany

Exhibited

Neuchâtel, Musée des Beaux Arts, 14 March - 12 April 1959 Kunsthalle Basel Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is brighter in the original work. <br>The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined. <br>There are some stabilized cracks located mainly on the thicker black impastos, on the lower half of the work. The lower half of the work presents a few drops of binder, visible in the catalogue illustration and inherent to the artist's technique. <br>Under Ultra Violet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. <br>This work is in very good 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 Cybernetici signed and dated 57 oil on canvas 144 x 84 cm; 56 11/16 x 33 1/16 in. Executed in 1957. Provenance Galerie Anne Abels, Köln Private Collection, Germany Exhibited Neuchâtel, Musée des Beaux Arts, 14 March - 12 April 1959 Kunsthalle Basel Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is brighter in the original work. <br>The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined. <br>There are some stabilized cracks located mainly on the thicker black impastos, on the lower half of the work. The lower half of the work presents a few drops of binder, visible in the catalogue illustration and inherent to the artist's technique. <br>Under Ultra Violet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. <br>This work is in very good 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."