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César 1921 - 1998 et Jean-Claude Farhi 1940 - 2012
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de luminaires, 1970
- Signé César et daté 70 sur chaque élément en bronze des deux luminaires, l'un marqué H.C. A.1 Blanchet Paris, l'autre H.C. B.1 Blanchet Paris
bronze doré, lucite bleue et système électrique
- Hauteur : 190 cm (74 7/8 in.) Largeur : 65 cm (25 5/8 in.) Profondeur : 50 cm (19 11/16 in.)
- Exécutée en 1970, cette oeuvre est d'une édition de 8 exemplaires, plus 2 épreuves d'artiste et 2 épreuves hors commerce.
la partie supérieure en bronze doré poli à quatre lumières placée sur un fût cylindrique en lucite de couleur bleu reposant sur une base en bronze doré poli
Provenance
Ancienne collection Marvin Lundy, Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is lighter in the original.
Each luminaire is composed of three pieces, two in bronze and the column in plexiglas.
A few superficial light scuffs to the plexiglas column are only visible under very close inpsection.
A few superficial light oxidation dots to the bronze pieces are only vible under very close inspection.
The electric system is not guaranted.
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
En 1968, Jean-Claude Farhi devient l'assistant de César rencontré à Nice dans l'entourage du critique Pierre Restany. A cette époque, Farhi commence à expérimenter un nouveau matériau, la lucite, connue sous le nom de plexiglas tandis que César réalise des expansions en polyuréthane. Réalisée en huit exemplaires, la paire de luminaires en bronze doré et plexiglas bleu est le résultat d'une collaboration savante et la preuve d'une réussite esthétique comme le XXème siècle en compte peu. Rare sur le marché, cette œuvre est l'héritière contemporaine des luxueux flambeaux, vases montés et autres garnitures de cheminée qui sortent des boutiques des marchands-merciers parisiens les plus en vue du XVIIIème siècle. Les noms des célèbres bronziers, Caffieri, Saint-Germain, Thomire et Gouthière, sont associés aux non moins célèbres porcelaines de la Chine, de Vincennes et de Sèvres. Deux siècles après, l'œuvre de César et de Jean-Claude Farhi renoue avec l'élégance du choc des matériaux : le bronze millénaire et l'ultra-moderne lucite. Editin à 8 exemplaires, 2 épreuves d'artiste et 2 hors commerce.