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Lucebert (1924-1994)
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Lucebert
- Strange Family
- signed and dated '64
- oil on canvas
- 145 by 115 cm.
Provenance
Galerie Espace, Amsterdam
Private Collection, Amsterdam
Sale Soteheby's Amsterdam, 27 May 2003, lot 403, illustrated in colour and thence to the present owner
Literature
H.H. Arnason, History of Modern Art, London 1969, no. 232, illustrated in colour
Condition
very minor superficial hairline cracking in the figure at the upper left corner, otherwise in 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
... IK TRACHT OP POËTISCHE WIJZE:
Dat wil zeggen
eenvouds verlichte waters
de ruimte van het volledig leven
tot uitdrukking te brengen
ware ik geen mens geweest
gelijk aan menigte mensen
maar ware ik die ik was
de stenen of vloeibare engel
geboorte en ontbinding hadden mij niet aangeraakt
de weg van verlatenheid naar gemeenschap de stenen stenen
ieren dieren vogels vogels weg
zou niet zo bevuild zijn als dat nu te zien is aan mijn gedichten
die momentopnamen zijn van die weg ...
(from: Lucebert, Apocrief. De Analphabetische naam, 1952.