- 183
Jean Fautrier
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Fautrier
- (i) - (vi) Untitled
(i) signed with the artist's initial and dated 42
(ii) signed and dated 43
(iii) - (vi) signed with the artist's intial and dated 44(i)-(vi) ink on paper
- (i) 32 by 39cm. 12 5/8 by 15 3/8 in. (ii) 22.5 by 26.5cm. 8 7/8 by 10 1/2 in. (iii) 28 by 21cm. 11 by 8 1/4 in.
- (iv) 48 by 21cm. 11 by 8 1/4in. (v) 25 by 20cm. 9 7/8 by 7 7/8 in. (vi) 28.5 by 21cm. 11 1/4 by 8 1/4 in.
Study
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist circa 1962
Exhibited
Munich, Modern Art Museum, Sammlung Gunter Sachs, 1967
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality and graphic intensity is much more pronounced in the actual works.
Condition: Each work is framed under glass and is in good condition overall with the exception of (ii) which is heavily foxed and creased. Each of the other five sheets displays some scattered tiny spots of foxing and some shallow creases.
(i) the sheet is attached to the front mount along all four edges; there is some light wear throughout.
(ii) the edges of the sheet are uneven and all four edges are deckled; there are spots of foxing throughout.
(iii) the sheet is attached in places to a folded book insert with an additional ink drawing on the reverse. There is some light wear with paper skinning towards the centre of the lower edge and few spots of foxing to the left of this.
(iv) the sheet is hinged along the top edge; the bottom and left edges are deckled. There is light wear and some scattered foxing.
(v) the sheet is undulating and is hinged along the top edge to the front mount; the work is also attached to the backing sheet in the lower half of the composition. There is an additional folded book insert attached to the back of the backing board with an ink drawing inside.There is some light wear and a few spots of foxing. There is a horizontal crease across the centre.
(vi) the sheet is attached to front mount at the top edge, the work is executed on a folded sheet, the bottom edge is deckled. There are a few spots of foxing.
"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."