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Lot 176
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Philippe Hiquily

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description

  • Philippe Hiquily
  • Mimi patte en l'air
  • signé, numéroté EA 1/1 et porte la marque du fondeur Bocquel sur la base
  • bronze à deux patines, brune et médaille
  • 109 x 65 x 20 cm; 42 15/16 x 25 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.
  • Cette oeuvre est le numéro 1 sur 1 épreuve d'artiste d'une édition de 8 exemplaires plus 3 épreuves hors commerce.

Literature

Georges Marti, Le sculpteur Hiquily doit son succès aux américains in Les Nouvelles de Tahiti, 10 mars 1990, p.14, illustré (autre exemplaire)
François Jonquet, Philippe Hiquily, le métal direct, Paris, 1992, p.194, illustré (autre exemplaire)
Pierre Cabanne, Hiquily. Bronzes et mobilier, Paris, 2005, p.58., illustré en couleurs (autre exemplaire)

Condition

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is lighter in the original. Except few hairline superficial scuffs located mainly in the upper part of the work, this work is in excellent 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."