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Marcel Duchamp
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Marcel Duchamp
- PRIERE DE TOUCHER - LE SURREALISME EN 1947
Edition originale, exemplaire numéroté 194 sur une édition à 999 exemplaires, dont 49 numérotés I-XLIX et 950 sur papier vélin supérieur
- 24 x 21 cm; 9 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.
Provenance
Librairie Guidi, Paris
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel
Literature
Arturo Schwarz, The Complete Works of Marcel Duchamp, New York, 1997, no. 523, illustration d'un autre exemplaire p. 788
Condition
The end paters has been restored. The breast and the cover are in very good condition. The work is in its original Pierre à Feu cover and box, this one being damaged at the corners and there is a small loss underneath.
"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
Painted foam breast by Marcel Duchamp and Enrico Donati mounted on the cover of the Galerie Maeght 'Exposition internationale du Surréalisme' exhibition in 1947 containing 24 original lithographs and etchings.