Eduardo Chillida

Galería Antonia Puyó, Saragoce
Galería Colón XVI, Bilbao
Collection particulière, Espagne

Saragosse, Galería Antonia Puyó, Chillida, 2002, no 72, illustré
Bilbao, Galería Colón XVI, Chillida, 2003, illustré

The overall condition is very good, however there are a few craquelures visible: two at the back of the work (2cm long) and a scratch (4 cm long) and two craquelures each running through the sides, probably due to the artist's process.
"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."

signed with monogram; chamotted terracotta. Executed in 1998.


" Je m'approche d'un grand mur, d'un immense mur vertical. Je distingue au loin de petites ouvertures, comme des fenêtres ou des portes ouvertes dans sa surface sur une cavité se trouvant derrière. ... Je vois la crête se découper sur l'étendue de l'espace et je sens par moments le poids de Dieu. ... Je contemple les fenêtres de Dieu (comme le dit le proverbe tchèque, et selon Kundera, ceux qui contemplent les fenêtres de Dieu ne s'ennuient pas : ils sont heureux). ...".
(Eduardo Iglesias F. Berridi, traduit de l'espagnol par Edmond Raillard, Invitation au voyage: mouvement de l'imagination, in Chillida Terres et Gravitations, Galerie Lelong, 1995).


Fig.1. Eduardo Chillida, à Grasse, transporte une Lurra. 1996. - © Jesus Uriarte/Museo Chilida-Leku.

Fig.2. Angle de vue de Lurra M-51.