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JULIO GONZÁLEZ | Femme assise penchée
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Julio González
- Femme assise penchée
- inscribed González Paris, dated 1923 and with the foundry mark Meroni Radice Paris
- bronze
- height: 15cm., 5 7/8 in.
- Conceived circa 1910-14 and cast in bronze by the Godard and Valsuani Foundries, Paris in a numbered edition of 9 plus 5 inscribed 0, 00, EA, HC and 1 cast for MAM, Barcelona. This work cast in bronze outside of this edition by the Meroni Radice Foundry, Paris circa 1923-26.
Provenance
Monsieur Barège (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection, France (by descent from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, France (by descent from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Vicente Aguilera Cerni, Julio Jóan Roberta González, 1973, no. 121, colour illustration of another cast p. 176
Julio González (exhibition catalogue), Galería Elvira González, Madrid & Faggionato Fine Arts, London, 1995-96, no. 1, illustration of another cast n.p.
Julio González - A Retrospective Exhibition (exhibition catalogue), Art Focus, Zurich & Dickinson Roundell Inc., New York, 2002, no. 20, illustration of another cast p. 33
Julio González (exhibition catalogue), Musée National d'Art Moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, 2007, no. 47, colour illustration of another cast p. 83
Tomàs Llorens Serra, Julio González, 1900-1918, Valencia, 2007, vol. I, no. 582, illustration of the terracotta version p. 528
Julio González (exhibition catalogue), Galería Elvira González, Madrid & Faggionato Fine Arts, London, 1995-96, no. 1, illustration of another cast n.p.
Julio González - A Retrospective Exhibition (exhibition catalogue), Art Focus, Zurich & Dickinson Roundell Inc., New York, 2002, no. 20, illustration of another cast p. 33
Julio González (exhibition catalogue), Musée National d'Art Moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, 2007, no. 47, colour illustration of another cast p. 83
Tomàs Llorens Serra, Julio González, 1900-1918, Valencia, 2007, vol. I, no. 582, illustration of the terracotta version p. 528
Condition
Dark green patina. There is a tiny spot of patina loss to the figure's hair. There is some dust in the crevices and this work could benefit from a light clean. This work is in overall 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
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Philippe Grimminger (Julio González Estate).