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Jean-Paul Riopelle
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean-Paul Riopelle
- Sans titre
- signé et daté
- aquarelle et encre sur papier
- 24,2 x 31,2 cm; 9 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.
- Exécuté en 1947.
Provenance
André Breton, Paris
Vente: Calmels Cohen, Paris, André Breton, 15 avril 2003, lot 4402
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Paris, Musée National d'Art Moderne, André Breton, La beauté convulsive, 1991; catalogue, p.466, illustré
Literature
Yseult Riopelle, Jean-Paul Riopelle - Catalogue Raisonné Tome 2 - 1954-1959, Montréal, 2004, p.436, illustré en couleurs
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the contrast is more important in the original, as well as transparencies of the media layers. All colours are very fresh and vivid.
The work is in excellent condition.
The work is executed on a wove cream sheet of paper laid down on cardboard.
"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
signed and dated; watercolour and ink on paper. Executed in 1947.