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Jean Fautrier
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Fautrier
- Dark Clouds
- signed and dated 62
- mixed media on paper laid down on canvas
- 46 by 61cm.
- 18 1/8 by 24in.
- This work will be included in the forthcoming Jean Fautrier Catalogue Raisonné being prepared by Marie-José Lefort, Geneva.
Provenance
Galerie Stadler, Paris
Acquired directly from the above in 1962
Acquired directly from the above in 1962
Literature
Yves Peyré, Fautrier ou les Outrages de l'Impossible, Paris 1990, p. 294, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the illustration fails to
fully convey the textured surface in the original.
Condition: This work is very good condition. Close inspection reveals two fine and stable short cracks towards the centre of the bottom edge. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light.
"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."