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$50,000

Stable, fine crackelure to painted white perimeter in keeping with age. Evidence of inpainting to edge of white perimter under black light (longest 1.5") with additional evidence of cleaning to larger area appeaing slight different color under black light . 1" area to edge of black cork shows old losses and dimensionality, visible only on close inspection and not altering the contour of the circle. Small points of loss and indentations to moveable elements. Overall excellent appearance. Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Yaacov Agam Continuity Paris 1958'. This painting can be rotated and the placement of the elements can be modified. 1958
wood, cork, paint and steel
4 d × 26¼ dia in (10 × 67 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist | Collection of Lillian Florsheim | Thence by descent


Auctioneer:
Wright

Date:
2018-02-15

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Auctioneer:
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Date:
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