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October 1419, 2023
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LOT 90

Lot 90

Constantin Piliuta (1929-2003)

Constantin Piliuta (1929-2003)
Lot 90 Details
Constantin Piliuta (1929-2003), Romanian

DRINKING WHILE LISTENING TO A VIOLIN, 1991

ink on paper
signed and dated upper left
sheet 14 x 18.1 in — 35.6 x 46 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $492
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Constantin Piliuta (1929-2003)
  • Constantin Piliuta (1929-2003)
  • Constantin Piliuta (1929-2003)
  • Constantin Piliuta (1929-2003)
  • Constantin Piliuta (1929-2003)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto, ON;
Acquired directly from the artist in Romania, 1991

CONDITION DETAILS

Good overall condition.
Taped to window mat, mat burn and slight discolouration to sheet due to framing, tape on top and bottom edges verso, overall cockling to the sheet and some foxing and creases present.

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