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Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Texturologie LXXIII (aux salissures)
- signed and dated 58; signed, titled and dated Octobre 58 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 35 1/4 by 45 7/8 in. 89.5 by 116.5 cm.
Provenance
Collection of the artist
Stephen Hahn Gallery, New York (acquired in 1965)
Richard Feigen, New York (acquired June 15, 1965)
Richard S. Zeisler, New York (acquired August 18, 1966)
Gifted to the present owner from the above Estate
Exhibited
New York, World House Galleries, Jean Dubuffet, March – April 1964, cat no. 24
The Dallas Museum of Fine Art, Jean Dubuffet: Retrospective, March – April 1966, pl. 49 (incorrectly titled Texturologie LXIII)
Literature
Max Loreau, ed. Catalogue des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet: Fascicule XIV: Celebration du sol II Texturologies, Topographies, Paris, 1969, no. 64, p. 54, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good overall condition. There are a few fine hairline abrasions located as follows: there is a 1 ½ inch abrasion located 16 ½ inches from the right edge and 9 inches from the bottom edge; there is a very fine 5/8 inch abrasion located 1 ½ inches from the right edge and 3 ½ inches from the bottom edge; there is a 2 ½ inch vertical abrasion located 6 inches from the left edge and 16 ½ inches from the bottom edge; there is a 2 inch abrasion located 7 inches from the left edge and 3 inches from the top edge. There is evidence of minimal buckling at the upper right corner. Under ultra violet light inspection, there is no evidence of inpainting. Framed.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.