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Jean Messagier
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Messagier
- La grande fracture des matins
signé et titré
acrylique sur toile
- 200 x 285 cm; 78 3/4 x 112 3/16 in.
- Exécuté en 1992.
Provenance
Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Cajarc-Lot, Maison des Arts Georges Pompidou, Jean Messagier - Peinture, dessins et sculptures, 1941-1994, 1995 ; catalogue, illustré en couleurs
Nantes, Passage Pommeraye - Maison de la Culture de Loire-Atlantique - Chapelle de l'Oratoire - Centre d'Arts Contemporains de la Rairie - Pont-Saint-Martin, Jean Messagier, 2001 ; catalogue, 2ème de couverture, illustré en couleurs
Literature
Francette Messagier, Jean Messagier - Traces - Le désir de renaître à l'aube de chaque journée, Besançon, 2006, p.127, illustré en couleurs
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the colours are more vivid in the original. The nuances are richer in the original and spangle paint throughout the work is not visible in the catalogue illutration.
The work is unlined and in very good condition. In the lower left quadrant, the restoration of an old nick is visible upon close inspection on the back of the canvas.
"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 titled; acrylic on canvas. Executed in 1992.