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Ligeti, Gyorgy.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Large drawing of talking heads appearing on two totem-poles, with a volcano in the background and a face in the foreground, signed,
c.29.5 x 21cms, executed in fantastical style in blue ball-point ink, [Paris, 1970s] , mounted on card, small stain to right-hand margin
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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
Ligeti drew this picture during the final day of the inaugural meeting of IRCAM in 1973 (chaired by Boulez), whilst seated next to the present owner. On the final morning Ligeti requested to be allowed to leave so that he could see the French Alps, which were nearby, but Boulez refused him permission. Whilst papers continued being given, Ligeti drew this picture of angry faces chattering in French. For more about the circumstances of this meeting of IRCAM, please see J. Peyser, Boulez (1976), where the drawing is illustrated.