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Julio González
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Julio González
- Demi masque aux dents
Inscribed J. GONZALEZ ©, numbered 4/8, and inscribed with the foundry mark E. GODARD Fond; also inscribed Geschenk CM / VG PARIS 17.6.82
Bronze
- Height (including base): 10 in.
- 25.5 cm
Provenance
Succession González, Paris
Private Collection, Düsseldorf
Private Collection, Switzerland
Exhibited
Lugano, Galleria Pieter Coray, Julio González, 1983, no. 18, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Jörn Merkert, Julio González: Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Milan, 1987, no. 213, illustration of the iron version p. 233
Condition
Dark brown patina. Work is mounted on stone base original to the piece. Small repair to one bottom corner of the base; one small repair along the top right edge of the mask. Very minor accretion in deepest crevices of the mask's teeth. Otherwise fine; work is in excellent condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.