International Art Auction

December 05, 2016

LOT 15

Lot 15

CIRCLE OF ROBERTO MATTA (1911 - 2002)

CIRCLE OF ROBERTO MATTA (1911 - 2002)
Lot 15 Details
CIRCLE OF ROBERTO MATTA (1911 - 2002), Chilean

UNTITLED (SURREALIST COMPOSITION), CIRCA 1960

Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Given to “G. Matta” and dated 1960 to the Arthur Tooth & Sons (London, UK) gallery label verso.
24" x 29" — 61 x 73.7 cm.

Estimate $15,000-$20,000

Realised: $11,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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CIRCLE OF ROBERTO MATTA (1911 - 2002)
  • CIRCLE OF ROBERTO MATTA (1911 - 2002)
  • CIRCLE OF ROBERTO MATTA (1911 - 2002)
  • CIRCLE OF ROBERTO MATTA (1911 - 2002)
  • CIRCLE OF ROBERTO MATTA (1911 - 2002)
Provenance:

With Arthur Tooth & Sons, London, UK, Inventory No. 6120, inscribed erroneously “G. Matta” to their label and dated “1960” to their label to the frame verso;
Ex. Coll. Ayala Zacks, Toronto;
From whom acquired by her friend, a Private Collection, Toronto;
Their Estate, Toronto;
by descent

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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