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Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Trois Personnages
- signed with the initials and dated 62
- pen, ink and wash on paper laid down on cardboard
- 38.3 by 30.2cm.; 15 1/8 by 11 7/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Beyeler, Basel
Galerie Klewan, Munich
Exhibited
Zagreb, Galerije Grada, Jean Dubuffet, 1964, no. 76
Basel, Kunstmuseum, Jean Dubuffet: Zeichnungen, Aquarelle, Gouachen, Collagen, 1970, no. 100
Literature
Max Loreau, Catalogue des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet, fasc. XIX: Paris Circus, Paris 1989, p. 139, no. 272, illustrated
Condition
Colours:
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the paper tone is brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition:
The work is in very good condition. The upper left and lower right extreme corner tips are bending inwards slightly and each corner tip is slightly rubbed. There is a very narrow margin of extremely light wear and slight rubbing running intermittently in places to the extreme edges. There are a few scattered fine and faint rub marks. A few spots of a different black pigment are visible upon very close inspection in raking light: two to the upper right quadrant, a small line to the top of the left figure's right arm, and another to the left of the bottom figure's head which would all appear to be original to the work's execution. A few tiny pinprick-sized pale foxmarks are visible only upon extremely close inspection to the topmost part of the upper extreme edge above the signature.
"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."