Lot 159
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César Paternosto (b. 1931)

Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • César Paternosto
  • Phoenix (3 parts)
  • each piece signed, titled and dated 1974 on the reverse; one piece also with a diagram of the installation on the reverse

  • acrylic on canvas
  • overall dimensions 40 by 44 7/8 by 3 3/4 in.
  • 101.5 by 114 by 9.5 cm

Provenance

Galerie Denise René, Paris
Private Collection, Zurich (acquired from the above)

Condition

There is a ½ in. scuff to the purple area of one of the pieces and a 1 in. handling smudge to the front white area of another piece. Otherwise in excellent condition.
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