Details

Provenance

Sale: Christie's, London, November 29, 1993, lot 76 Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt

Exhibited

Ithaca, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, A Private Eye: Dada, Surrealism and More from the Brandt Collection , 2006 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the backing board at each corner, and floating in its mount. The sheet is time stained and undulating, and there is a small loss to the extreme upper left corner. There are some very minor scattered spots of foxing, only visible on close examination. Overall this work is in 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." Catalogue Note The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Pierre Brullé.

Catalog summary

František Kupka Composition stamped with the signature Kupka (towards lower left) watercolour on paper 16,4 x 11,3 cm; 6 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. Executed in the early 1920s. Provenance Sale: Christie's, London, November 29, 1993, lot 76 Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt Exhibited Ithaca, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, A Private Eye: Dada, Surrealism and More from the Brandt Collection , 2006 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the backing board at each corner, and floating in its mount. The sheet is time stained and undulating, and there is a small loss to the extreme upper left corner. There are some very minor scattered spots of foxing, only visible on close examination. Overall this work is in 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." Catalogue Note The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Pierre Brullé.