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Yves Klein
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Yves Klein
- SE 274
- synthetic resin, dry pigment and natural sponge mounted on metal
- overall: 23.9 by 11.2 by 6.4cm.; 9½ by 4 3/8 by 2½in.
- Executed in 1960.
Provenance
Iris Clert, Paris
Paul Haime, Paris
Private Collection, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant, with the blue of the sponge tending more towards electric IKB blue in the original. The purple hues in the catalogue illustration are not present on the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Close examination reveals a minute rub mark to the lower right side of the reverse, light surface dirt to some of the protruding parts and a few fine surface dust fibres adhering in places to the recesses and around the outer edges. There are a few tiny abrasions to the lower part of the metal rod and some light tarnishing and minor rub marks in places to the metal base.
"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
This work is registered in the Archives Yves Klein, Paris under number SE 274, and is accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity
"Thanks to the sponges - living, savage material - I was able to make portraits of the readers of my monochromes who, after having seen, after having travelled in the blue of my paintings, come back totally impregnated in sensibility like the sponges..." (The artist in Sidra Stich, Yves Klein, Ostfildern 1994, p. 165)