Antoni Tàpies Grafitti et bouche rouge

Property from a Private European Collection
Antoni Tapiès
1923 - 2012
Grafitti et bouche rouge

signed (on the reverse)
mixed media on canvas
81 x 100 cm; 31⅞ x 39⅜ in.
Executed in 1971.
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Provenant d'une Collection Particulière Européenne
Antoni Tapiès
1923 - 2012
Grafitti et bouche rouge

signé (au dos)
technique mixte sur toile
81 x 100 cm ; 31⅞ x 39⅜ in.
Exécuté en 1971.

Condition Report:
The work was examined framed. Some stable drying cracks are visible in the thicker areas of media in line with the artist's chosen technique. Upon close inspection, there is a small loss to the media towards the lower center. A fine layer of dust has settled in the crevices. Under UV light, the scattered shinier areas of black paint fluoresce. The work is in overall good condition.

Provenance:
Galerie Maeght, Paris

Braza Collection, Paris

Versailles Enchères, Versailles, 5 July 2009, lot 138

Acquired at the above sale by the present owner