Details

Provenance

Collection particulière, Londres

Exhibited

Cologne, Kölnischer Kunstverein, Mathieu, Gemälde, Gouachen, Aquarelle, Collagen , 1967, catalogue no. 64 Zürich, Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, Mathieu , 1968, catalogue, n° 28 La Chaux-de-Fonds, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Mathieu , 1968, catalogue n° 39 Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, althought they are lighter, more vivid, tends towards purple rather than pink and very fresh in the original.<br><br>The work is executed on an ivory wove sheet of paper, floating in the mount. The work is in very good condition, althought some foxing traces are visible throughout on the sheet. Along the four edges of the sheet, traces of light exposure are visible upon close inspection. No trace of retouching is visible under UV light. "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 and dated; titled on the back; coloured inks on paper. Executed in 1967.

Catalog summary

Georges Mathieu Serebani signé et daté; titré au dos encres de couleurs sur papier 55,5 x 76,5 cm ; 21 7/8 x 30 1/8 in. Exécuté en 1967. Provenance Collection particulière, Londres Exhibited Cologne, Kölnischer Kunstverein, Mathieu, Gemälde, Gouachen, Aquarelle, Collagen , 1967, catalogue no. 64 Zürich, Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, Mathieu , 1968, catalogue, n° 28 La Chaux-de-Fonds, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Mathieu , 1968, catalogue n° 39 Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, althought they are lighter, more vivid, tends towards purple rather than pink and very fresh in the original.<br><br>The work is executed on an ivory wove sheet of paper, floating in the mount. The work is in very good condition, althought some foxing traces are visible throughout on the sheet. Along the four edges of the sheet, traces of light exposure are visible upon close inspection. No trace of retouching is visible under UV light. "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 and dated; titled on the back; coloured inks on paper. Executed in 1967.