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Yves Klein
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Yves Klein
- La victoire de samothrace
- numbered 151/175
- dry blue pigment in synthetic resin on plaster with a metal and stone base
- 19 by 9 by 11 in.
- 48.2 cm; 22.8 cm; 27.9 cm
- 1962-1973
Provenance
Galerie Tanagra, Paris, 1992
Literature
Yves Klein 1928-1962, A Retrospective, exh. cat., Institute for the Arts, Rice University, Houston 1982, no. 92 (another example from the edition illustrated in color)
P. Restany, Yves Klein, Paris, 1982, p. 235, (another example from the edition illustrated)
J.-P. Ledeur, Yves Klein, Catalogue raisonné des éditions et sculptures éditées, Knokke-le-Zoute, 2000, pp. 228-229 (another example from the edition illustrated in color)
P. Restany, Yves Klein, Paris, 1982, p. 235, (another example from the edition illustrated)
J.-P. Ledeur, Yves Klein, Catalogue raisonné des éditions et sculptures éditées, Knokke-le-Zoute, 2000, pp. 228-229 (another example from the edition illustrated in color)
Condition
The work is generally in good condition, aside from plaster losses (in approximately 3 places) on the wings at the top edges. There is general surface soiling and occasional rubbing to the extremities.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The edition was published by Galerie Karl Flinker, Paris and included 25 hors commerce sculptures.