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Jean Michel Folon
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Michel Folon
- Dans l'espace - l'Equilibre
- signé et numéroté sous le pied droit et sur le socle
- résine et fer peint, automate, système électrique et audio
- H: 245 cm; 95 1/2 in.
- Diamètre socle/Basis diameter: 75 cm; 29 1/2 in.
- Exécutée en 1999-2000, cette oeuvre est le numéro III d'une édition de VIII.
Provenance
Acquis par le propriétaire actuel en 2000.
Exhibited
Monaco, Maison de l'Amérique Latine, Exposition d'automates, 2000
Literature
Folon Florence, Milan, 2005, pp. 248-249
Fondation Folon - Ferme du Château de la Hulpe, Gand, 2008, pp. 142 et 143
Fondation Folon - Ferme du Château de la Hulpe, Gand, 2008, pp. 142 et 143
Condition
The motor is working. A part from 1 scuff to the 4th rung of the ladder and 2 small scuffs to the base, this work is in very 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
painted resin and iron, automaton with electrical and audio system. Executed in 1999-2000, this work is no. III of an edition of VIII.
Cette oeuvre a été réalisée par les ateliers Automates Vichy (Bernard Tripet); la musique diffusée a spécialement été créée par l'artiste pour le propriétaire actuel.