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César
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- César
- Compression de Bidons
- signé
- métal compréssé
- 90 x 42 x 42 cm; 35½ x 16½ x 16½ in.
- Exécuté circa 1991.
Provenance
Collection particulière, Suisse
Condition
This work is in excellent condition.
The areas of missing paint and the distortions in the metal are inherent to the creative process of compression.
"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
Dans le résultat de cette compression mécanique, César voit un stade nouveau du métal soumis en quelque sorte à une réduction quintessentielle. Cette opération communique au fer un pouvoir d'expréssivité nouveau, une puissance de concentration jamais encore atteinte.
Pierre Restany, Cimaise, n. 55, 1961