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César
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 EUR
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Description
- César
- Fanny Fanny
- signé, numéroté 2/8 et porte la marque du fondeur Bocquel
- éléments en bronze soudés et fer
- 245 x 122 x 233 cm; 96 1/2 x 48 x 91 3/4 in.
- Exécuté en 1991-1992 dans une édition de huit exemplaires plus quatre épreuves d'artiste.
Provenance
Galerie Guy Pieters, Saint Martens
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Marseille, Centre de la Vieille Charité, César, oeuvres de 1947 à 1993, 11 juillet-12 septembre 1993; catalogue, p.161, illustré en couleurs (autre exemplaire)
Literature
Catalogue d'exposition : César, Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume, Paris, 1997, p.249, illustré
Catalogue d'exposition : César: Anthologie par Jean Nouvel, Fondation Cartier, Paris, 2008, pp.170-173, illustré (autre exemplaire)
Catalogue d'exposition : César: Anthologie par Jean Nouvel, Fondation Cartier, Paris, 2008, pp.170-173, illustré (autre exemplaire)
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue's illustration, although the patina is richer in the original.
Light superficial oxidation (light green) is visble under close inspection.
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."
"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
"Mieux que n'importe quel autre sculpteur qui travaille le métal, César comprend la nature de ses matériaux, et tient compte de leurs propriétés inhérentes aux fins d'une création plus authentique. Ces créatures agressives et rapaces qui constituent son musée imaginaire en sont une preuve éclatante."
(Douglas Cooper, César, Collection Artistes de notre temps, Amriswil, 1960).
César et un exemplaire de Fanny Fanny à la fonderie Bocquel en 1993 © Archives César / D.R.
(Douglas Cooper, César, Collection Artistes de notre temps, Amriswil, 1960).
César et un exemplaire de Fanny Fanny à la fonderie Bocquel en 1993 © Archives César / D.R.