Lot 212
  • 212

Yves Klein

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description

  • Yves Klein
  • Monochrome und Feuer (Tryptique)
  • feuilles d'or sur carton de couleur; deux feuilles de carton de couleur
  • triptyque, chaque feuille: 31,5 x 23 cm; 12 3/8 x 9 in.
  • Exécuté en 1961 dans une édition de 100 exemplaires lors de l'exposition Monochrome und Feuer au Musée Haus Lange à Krefeld.

Condition

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the original pink and blue works are more vivid and the gold one is much more bright. These works are in excellent condition. On the gold one, there is a slight mark finger along the left edge only visible under very close inspection. At the back of it, there are some remnants of previous mounting. On the blue one, there is a slight crease along one of the edges only visible under very close inspection. On the pink one, there is a slight hand mark in one of the corner only visible under 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.
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Catalogue Note

gold leaves on coloured cardboard; two coloured cardboard sheets. Executed in 1961 in an edition of 100 ex. for the exhibition Monochrome und Feuer at Museum Haus Lange in Krefeld.