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Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Deux Bédouins au désert
- signed and dated 47
gouache on paper mounted on canvas
- 12 3/8 by 16 1/4 in. 31.4 by 41.3 cm.
Provenance
Paolo Marinotti, Milan
Christie's, London, February 6, 2003, lot 604
Acquired by the previous owner from the above sale
Literature
Max Loreau, ed., Catalogue des travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Fascicule IV: Roses d'Allah, clowns du désert, Paris, 1967, no. 33, p. 32, illustrated
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There are areas where the underlayer of the painting is exposed, as visible in the catalogue illustration and which appear to be intentionally scraped away by the artist. Additionally, there is minor evidence of scattered and stable craquelure. Framed.
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.
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.