Details

Provenance

Galleria Lorenzelli, Bergamo Acquired from the above and thence by descent to the present owner

Exhibited

Bergamo, Galleria Lorenzelli, Serge Poliakoff , 6 December 1970 - 10 January 1971; catalogue n. 35

Literature

Alexis Poliakoff, Serge Poliakoff, Catalogue Raisonné, Volume IV, 1963 - 1965 , Paris, 2012, p. 156, no. 64-57 , illustrated Condition The colours are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is more vibrant in the original. Very close inspection reveals thin tension cracks to the extreme edges with some of them have small associated losses, most notably to the upper left corner. Further very close inspection reveals a tiny surface abrasion located toward the left side of the extreme lower edge. Extremely close inspection reveal a tiny hairline crack to the black paint towards the center of the left edge. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals areas of inpainting located intermittently along the extreme edges. The 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

Serge Poliakoff Composition signed and dated 1964 on the reverse oil on canvas 60 x 73 cm; 26 5/8 x 28 3/4 in. Executed in 1964. Provenance Galleria Lorenzelli, Bergamo Acquired from the above and thence by descent to the present owner Exhibited Bergamo, Galleria Lorenzelli, Serge Poliakoff , 6 December 1970 - 10 January 1971; catalogue n. 35 Literature Alexis Poliakoff, Serge Poliakoff, Catalogue Raisonné, Volume IV, 1963 - 1965 , Paris, 2012, p. 156, no. 64-57 , illustrated Condition The colours are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is more vibrant in the original. Very close inspection reveals thin tension cracks to the extreme edges with some of them have small associated losses, most notably to the upper left corner. Further very close inspection reveals a tiny surface abrasion located toward the left side of the extreme lower edge. Extremely close inspection reveal a tiny hairline crack to the black paint towards the center of the left edge. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals areas of inpainting located intermittently along the extreme edges. The 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."