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Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Polymorphie IX (Maquette du praticable Les Episodes, janvier 1972)
- signé des initiales et daté
markers de couleur sur papiers collés sur bristol peint à l'acrylique
- 50 x 65 cm; 19 11/16 x 25 9/16 in.
- Exécuté le 3 mai 1971.
Provenance
Jean Cau, Paris
André Simoens Gallery, Knokke
Collection particulière, Knokke
Exhibited
New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Jean Dubuffet : a retrospective, 1973, catalogue, no.42, p.238, illustré; itinérance : Paris, Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais, Rétrospective Jean Dubuffet, catalogue, no.336
Literature
Max Loreau, Catalogue des travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Fascisule XXVI : Dessins 1969/1972, Lausanne, 1975, p.82, no.219, illustré
Condition
The colours of the work are fairly accurate on the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is lighter in the original.
The work is taped to the mount and is in fairly good condition.
Along the left edge, 4 tiny dents (approx. 2 mm each) are visible upon very close inspection, as well as 4 others (between 1 and 2 mm each) visible along the top edge of the sheet. In the lower right corner, a crease is visible upon very close inspection.
"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 with the initials and dated; color felt-tip pens on paper, mounted on a bristol cardboard painted with acrylic. Executed on the 3rd of May 1971.