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Jean Tinguely
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Tinguely
- Michelin (Totem V)
- metal, cut up tire, iron, found objects, feather, wire and electric motor
- with base: h: 123 cm; 48 7/16 in
- Executed in 1983.
Provenance
Collection Roger Nellens, Belgium
Private Collection, Belgium
Private Collection, Belgium
Exhibited
Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, Jean Tinguely, 4 November 1983 - 8 January 1984
Düsseldorf, Galerie Schmela, Jean Tinguely, 16 March - 15 May 1984; catalogue, no. 11
Bern, Galerie Kornfeld, Inferno, November - December 1984; catalogue, no. 3
Venice, Palazzo Grassi, Jean Tinguely, 19 July - 18 October 1987
Düsseldorf, Galerie Schmela, Jean Tinguely, 16 March - 15 May 1984; catalogue, no. 11
Bern, Galerie Kornfeld, Inferno, November - December 1984; catalogue, no. 3
Venice, Palazzo Grassi, Jean Tinguely, 19 July - 18 October 1987
Literature
Pontus Hulten, A Magic stronger than death, Milan, 1987, p.307, illustrated
Exhibition catalogue, Tinguely, Centre Georges Pompidou, 6 December 1988-27 March 1989, Paris, 1988, p.57, illustrated
Christina Bischofberger, Catalogue Raisonné, Volume 2, Sculptures and Reliefs, 1969-1985, Zürich, 1990, p. 168, no. 616, illustrated
Exhibition catalogue, Tinguely, Centre Georges Pompidou, 6 December 1988-27 March 1989, Paris, 1988, p.57, illustrated
Christina Bischofberger, Catalogue Raisonné, Volume 2, Sculptures and Reliefs, 1969-1985, Zürich, 1990, p. 168, no. 616, illustrated
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
The electric system is working perfectly.
This work is in good original 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
Fig. 1
Illustration du présent lot dans le catalogue d'exposition du Centre Georges Pompidou
Illustration du présent lot dans le catalogue d'exposition du Centre Georges Pompidou