Nicolas de Staël

René Char, Paris (1952)
Jacques Dupin, Paris
Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris
Acquis auprès de celle-ci et transmis par descendance au propriétaire actuel

Oslo, Kunstforening, New Paris School, février 1959; catalogue, no.83

Jacques Dubourg & Françoise de Staël, Nicolas de Staël: Catalogue raisonné des peintures, Paris, 1968, p.183, no.357, illustré
Françoise de Staël, Nicolas de Staël: catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint, Neuchâtel, 1997, p.359. no.444, illustré

The colors are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality (especially the blue colors) is more vivid in the original work. The left margin has been slightly cropped in the catalogue illustration. Under UV light, there is no evidence of any retouching. 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."

Ton tableau a l'odeur d'un bouquet d'étoiles de chaleur. Tout s'y passe dedans comme le coeur et l'exigence, la difficulté de notre esprit et la simplicité de notre sensibilité ardemment le demandent. Il est beau et je le regarderai longtemps.
Lettre de René Char à Nicolas de Staël au sujet de Fontenay, 8 avril 1952 in Nicolas de Staël, Paris, Centre Pompidou, 2003, p.121