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Germaine Richier
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Germaine Richier
- Le Cheval à Six Têtes, Petit
- incised with the artist's signature, numbered 4/8 and inscribed with the foundry mark Thinot Fondeur Paris on the base
- bronze
- overall: 35 by 30 by 42.2cm.; 13 3/4 by 11 7/8 by 16 5/8 in.
- Executed in 1952, this work is number 4 from an edition of 8, plus 3 hors-commerce proofs and 1 artist's proof.
Provenance
Private Collection, Europe
Exhibited
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Die Frau als Kunstlerin, 1958, no. 93, another example exhibited
Paris, Galerie Creuzevault, Germaine Richier, 1959, no. 16bis, another example exhibited
Antibes, Musee Grimaldi-Chateau d'Antibes, Germaine Richier, 1959, no. 21bis, another example exhibited
Paris , Musee Rodin, Histoires Naturelles, 1959, no. 138, another example exhibited
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Germaine Richier, 1963, no. 58, another example exhibited
Paris, Musee National d'Histoire Naturelle, L'Animal de Lascaux a Picasso, 1976-77, no, 154, another example exhibited
Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art, In the Mind's Eye: Dada and Surrealism, 1984-85, another example exhibited
Paris, Artcurial, Quelque Chose de Tres Mysterieux, 1994, another example exhibited
Berlin, Akademie der Kunste, Germaine Richier, 1997, no. 53, another example exhibited
Chatillon, Maison des Arts, Sculpteurs et Fondeurs d'Art, 2007, another example exhibited
Paris, Galerie Creuzevault, Germaine Richier, 1959, no. 16bis, another example exhibited
Antibes, Musee Grimaldi-Chateau d'Antibes, Germaine Richier, 1959, no. 21bis, another example exhibited
Paris , Musee Rodin, Histoires Naturelles, 1959, no. 138, another example exhibited
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Germaine Richier, 1963, no. 58, another example exhibited
Paris, Musee National d'Histoire Naturelle, L'Animal de Lascaux a Picasso, 1976-77, no, 154, another example exhibited
Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art, In the Mind's Eye: Dada and Surrealism, 1984-85, another example exhibited
Paris, Artcurial, Quelque Chose de Tres Mysterieux, 1994, another example exhibited
Berlin, Akademie der Kunste, Germaine Richier, 1997, no. 53, another example exhibited
Chatillon, Maison des Arts, Sculpteurs et Fondeurs d'Art, 2007, another example exhibited
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There are signs of light wear, shallow and unobtrusive surface scratches and small spots of oxidation in isolated places. Close inspection reveals some light dust which has settled in the recesses.
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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."