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César
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- César
- Insecte
- signé, numéroté et porte le cachet de fondeur Cire perdue A.Valsuani sur la base
- bronze
- 27 x 37 x 28 cm; 10 5/8 x 14 9/16 x 11 in.
- Conçue en 1955, fondue en 1970, cette oeuvre est le numéro 5 d'une édition de 8 exemplaires plus 1 épreuve d'artiste et 3 hors commerce.
Provenance
Collection particulière, Paris
Literature
Denyse Durand-Ruel, César - Catalogue Raisonné - Volume I 1947-1964, Paris, 1994, pp.98-99, no.102, illustré
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is brighter in the original.
The work is in very good condition.
"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, numbered and stamped with the foundry mark Cire perdue A.Valsuani on the base; bronze. Conceived in 1955, cast in 1970, this work is number 5 from an edition of 8 examples, plus 1 artist's proof and 3 hors commerce.