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Hans Bellmer
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Hans Bellmer
- ILE DE RÉ
- signé Bellmer et daté 4 août 61 (en bas à droite), titré Ile de Ré (en bas à gauche)
- mine de plomb sur papier
- 17 x 14,5 cm; 6 3/4 x 5 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Jacques Tronche, Paris
Exhibited
Hanovre, Kestner-Gesellschaft, Hans Bellmer, 1967, no. 139
Condition
Executed on white wove paper laid down on Japan paper. There are four strips of paper glued along each edge to create a border. There is a 3 cm repaired tear in the upper part of the composition. There is a pinhead-sized hole in the lower right quadrant. Apart from light time staining, this work is 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
signed 'Bellmer' and dated '4 août 61' (lower right), titled 'Ile de Ré' (lower left) and ; pencil on paper. Executed in 1961.