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Wessel Couzijn
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Wessel Couzijn
- Afrika ontwaakt - Rising Africa
- signed, stamped with foundry mark, inscribed Holland and dated '61
- bronze
- 299 by 130 by 131,5 cm.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Exhibited
Antwerp, Park Middelheim, 6e Biennale Middelheim, June - October 1961, exhibition of another cast
Seattle, Washington, World-Fair-Art since 1950, March - October 1962, exhibition of another cast
Lausanne, Musée des Beaux Arts, 1er Salon Internationale de Galpilotes, June - September 1963, exhibition of another cast
Literature
I. Boelema, A. Overbeek, Couzijn, beeldhouwer sculptor, Amsterdam 1986, pp. 74,75,96, no.B74, illustration of another cast
Condition
Overall in very good condition apart from some natural ageing.
"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
This work has been executed in an edition of three plus one extra,
currently in the collections of Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, Technische Hogeschool, Eindhoven and with the family.
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