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Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Figure d'arbre
- signé des initiales et daté 68
- transfert sur polyester
- 108 x 52 x 48 cm; 42 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 18 7/8 in.
- Exécuté le 22 février 1968.
Provenance
The Pace Gallery, New York
M. et Mme Max Wasserman, Chestnut Hill
Vente : Christie’s New York, 6 mai 1986, lot 59
James Pappas, Boston
Collection particulière, Belgique
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par la propriétaire actuelle
M. et Mme Max Wasserman, Chestnut Hill
Vente : Christie’s New York, 6 mai 1986, lot 59
James Pappas, Boston
Collection particulière, Belgique
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par la propriétaire actuelle
Literature
Max Loreau, Catalogue des travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Fascicule XXIV, Tour aux figures, Lausanne, 1973, p.61, no.49, illustré
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is whiteless and a little bit dusty in the original.
Under UV light, some traces fluoresce and are inherent to the artist's process of transfer on polyester.
The work is in good 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
Jean Dubuffet, 1970 © Archives Fondation Dubuffet, Paris (photos Kurt Wyss)