Sunday, September 17, 2023
September Online Auction | LOT #99 - Roberto Matta (Chilean, 1911-2002) “Je Fixe des Vertiges” Etching and Aquatint
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LOT #99
Roberto Matta (Chilean, 1911-2002) "Je Fixe des Vertiges" Etching and Aquatint
1977, pencil initialed “M” having surrounding marks lower right, abstract surrealist image from the “Saison en Enfer” portfolio, in a linen mat behind glass in a silver-tone wood frame, the backing board fenestrated to reveal a gift inscription to sheet, verso, from a purchaser to a friend; together with a Georges Rouault (French, 1871-1958) color etching “Parade” frontispiece to the 1934 portfolio “Cirque de L’Etoile Filante”, printed date and signature, matted behind glass in a wood frame
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Hammer Price: $700
Dimensions: Height: 21 1/2 inches, Width: 15 1/2 inches (sight); Frame Height: 29 inches, Frame Width: 23 inches
Condition: Very Good, light toning of paper, minute spots of discoloration at lower edge of mat left of center, no damage to Rouault noted, light wear to frames
Disclaimers: not examined out of the frames
Shipping: Quote Shipping
Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%), Wisconsin (5.500%)