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Raymond Hains
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Raymond Hains
- Seita
- signé, titré et daté Venezia 1966-67 au dos
- bois peint
- 175 x 85,1 x 130 cm; 68 7/8 x 33 1/2 x 51 3/16 in.
Provenance
Galleria Il Canale, Venise
Galleria L'Elefante, Trévise
Galleria Franz Paludetto, Turin
Alain et Didier Krzentowski, Paris
Acquis auprès de ces derniers en 2000
Galleria L'Elefante, Trévise
Galleria Franz Paludetto, Turin
Alain et Didier Krzentowski, Paris
Acquis auprès de ces derniers en 2000
Condition
The colours of the work are less saturated than the ones in the catalogue's illustration. There is some surface dirt thoughout the inside of the work (non visible in the open position).
Due to the fact that the work is articulated and can be exhibited closed or opened, some scattered minor paint losses are visible on the front panel.
Also, are visible under close inspection, few losses of plywood along the lower edge of the front panel and a few red marks above and behind the red top of the matches.
This work is in good 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Raymond Hains, Alumettes, Galerie Iris Clert, 1965, © photo André Morain
"Les pochettes d'allumettes d'un mètre de haut et sa boîte longue de deux mètres sont des objets surprenants et ambigus auxquels il faut trouver une place, entre l'objet d'art, l'oeuvre d'art, la haute curiosité, le témoignage d'un délire logique, le ready-made géant, le paradoxe visuel, le jeu d'esprit objectivité, et bien d'autres choses encore."
(Otto Hahn in Raymond Hains, J'ai la mémoire qui planche, catalogue d'exposition Musée National d'Art Moderne, juin-septembre 2001)
"Les pochettes d'allumettes d'un mètre de haut et sa boîte longue de deux mètres sont des objets surprenants et ambigus auxquels il faut trouver une place, entre l'objet d'art, l'oeuvre d'art, la haute curiosité, le témoignage d'un délire logique, le ready-made géant, le paradoxe visuel, le jeu d'esprit objectivité, et bien d'autres choses encore."
(Otto Hahn in Raymond Hains, J'ai la mémoire qui planche, catalogue d'exposition Musée National d'Art Moderne, juin-septembre 2001)