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Joan Miró
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Joan Miró
- Femme et oiseau
- Inscribed Miró, numbered 4/4 and stamped with the foundry mark Clementi Fondeur
- Bronze
- Height: 63 1/8 in.
- 161.3 cm
Provenance
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Waddington Galleries, London
Private Collection, New York
James Goodman Gallery, Inc., New York
Acquired from the above in 1987
Waddington Galleries, London
Private Collection, New York
James Goodman Gallery, Inc., New York
Acquired from the above in 1987
Literature
Alain Jouffroy & Joan Teixidor, Miró Scultptures, Paris, 1980, no. 140, illustration of another cast p. 110
Emilio Fernández Miró & Pila Ortega Chapel, Joan Miró, Sculptures. Catalogue raisonné, 1928-1982, Paris, 2006, no. 162, illustration of another cast p. 168
Emilio Fernández Miró & Pila Ortega Chapel, Joan Miró, Sculptures. Catalogue raisonné, 1928-1982, Paris, 2006, no. 162, illustration of another cast p. 168
Condition
Modeled dark green patina. Minor patina rubbing on top of side appendages and on very top of head. Few scattered nailhead sized losses to the patina in the center column, particularly prevalent in the middle of the front and the top of the back surface, otherwise fine. Work is in 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.
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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.