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André Dubreuil b. 1951
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- `Paris' Table
- signed and dated `A. Dubreuil 88'
- 74.5 by 80.5 by 60.5 cm.
- 29¼ by 31¾ by 23¾ in.
bent and welded sheet steel, with acetylene torch decoration
Provenance
Christie's South Kensington, October 16, 2002, lot 248
Literature
Jean-Louis Gaillemin, André Dubreuil Poet of Iron, Paris, 2006, p. 128, cat. no. 42
Condition
Overall wear, marks, and rusting with some fading to contrast within patination as visible in the catalogue illustration. The worst area affected are two of the legs and the apron visible in the catalogue illustration. Slightly more grey in tone with less brown than the catalogue illustration suggests. However, overall sound and a good, early, signed piece.
"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
Twelve examples of the `Paris' table were made in this rectangular format. Other versions comprised a larger, round form and a smaller, rectangular version.