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Pierre Soulages
Estimate
220,000 - 280,000 EUR
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Description
- Pierre Soulages
- Peinture 15 janvier 1953
- signé; signé et daté 15/1/53 au dos
- huile sur toile
- 89 x 130 cm; 35 x 51¼ in.
- Exécuté en 1953.
Provenance
Collection M et Mme H. Gates Lloyd, Philadelphie
Collection particulière
Collection particulière
Literature
Pierre Encrevé, Soulages, L'Oeuvre complet Peintures I 1946-1959, Paris,1994, p.143, n.118, illustré
Condition
This work is in good condition. The canvas is original and was not relined. There is no visible paint loss.
Some cracks, mostly located in the thick black areas of the painting have been restored.
The work is varnished.
The illustration in the catalogue is faithfull to the original, the colors are well reproduced
"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
Il faut regarder le tableau en appréciant la lumière reflétée par la surface noire. C'est essentiel. Si l'on ne voit que du noir, c'est qu'on ne regarde pas la toile. Si, en revanche, on est plus attentif, on aperçoit la lumière réfléchie par la toile. L'espace de cette dernière n'est pas sur le mur, il est devant le mur, et nous qui regardons, nous sommes dans cet espace-là. C'est une relation à l'espace différente de celle que nous avons dans la peinture traditionnelle. Ce phénomène ne peut pas être photographié. La photo transforme cette lumière en une peinture banale où les valeurs sont fixes et produites par des gris différents.
Pierre Soulages dans un Entretien avec Jean Pierrard