Details

Provenance

Collection particulière, Rome

Exhibited

Londres, Whitechapel Gallery, Serge Poliakoff - A Retrospective , 17 avril au 19 mai 1963 Condition This work is in good condition. Executed on a blue paper not laid down. The artist pinholes are visible at the 2 left corners and at the centre of the upper edge. The upper edge is uneven and there are a few paper losses. There is one 1 cm x 3mm paper loss at the upper right corner. There is another one at the extreme lower right corner (1 cm). A small tear is visible at the lower left corner (1cm). "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 signed; gouache on paper. Executed in 1959.

Catalog summary

Serge Poliakoff Composition signé gouache sur papier 62 x 47 cm; 24 3/8 x 18 1/2 in. Exécuté en 1959. Provenance Collection particulière, Rome Exhibited Londres, Whitechapel Gallery, Serge Poliakoff - A Retrospective , 17 avril au 19 mai 1963 Condition This work is in good condition. Executed on a blue paper not laid down. The artist pinholes are visible at the 2 left corners and at the centre of the upper edge. The upper edge is uneven and there are a few paper losses. There is one 1 cm x 3mm paper loss at the upper right corner. There is another one at the extreme lower right corner (1 cm). A small tear is visible at the lower left corner (1cm). "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 signed; gouache on paper. Executed in 1959.