Lot 24
  • 24

Jean Fautrier

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description

  • Jean Fautrier
  • La boite en fer blanc
  • firmato
  • olio su carta applicata su tela
  • cm 33x40
  • Eseguito nel 1956

Provenance

Galerie Michel Couturier, Parigi

Condition

This work is in generally good overall condition. There is a minor trace of humidity by corners and by upper margin, also visible under UV light. A small punctiform loss is located by the lower left corner and another by a vertical trace of stable craquelures along right margin to the edge. Another threadlike craquelure is located to the lower right corner. No traces of retouching appear to be visible under UV light.
"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

"Non si fa altro che reinventare ciò che è, restituire in sfumature emotive la realtà che è insita nella materia, nella forma, nel colore; risultati dell'effimero risolti in ciò che non muta più".
Jean Fautrier