Details

Provenance

Galerie Jacques Massol, Paris Collection particulière, Paris

Exhibited

Venise, Biennale 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 wears along the edges, some of which have resulted in paint losses. The paint by the edges presents some cracks, some of which have also resulted in paint losses, leaving the layer of paint underneath exposed. There are few stabilized hairline cracks throughout the surface. One small web of cracks located in the upper left quadrant, close to the upper edge, has resulted in a paint loss. <br>Under Ultra Violet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. "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

Key Sato Crétacée oil on burlap 184,5 x 139,5 cm; 72 5/8 x 54 15/16 in. signé et daté 59; signé, inscrit no 15 pour Biennale de Venise , titré et daté 59 au dos technique mixte sur toile de jute Exécuté en 1959. Provenance Galerie Jacques Massol, Paris Collection particulière, Paris Exhibited Venise, Biennale 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 wears along the edges, some of which have resulted in paint losses. The paint by the edges presents some cracks, some of which have also resulted in paint losses, leaving the layer of paint underneath exposed. There are few stabilized hairline cracks throughout the surface. One small web of cracks located in the upper left quadrant, close to the upper edge, has resulted in a paint loss. <br>Under Ultra Violet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. "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."