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André Breton
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- André Breton
- Pour Elisa
- signed André, dated 18 IX 47 and dedicated pour Elisa (lower middle)
- gouache and watercolour on paper
- 30.2 by 23.2 cm ; 11 7/8 by 9 1/8 in.
Provenance
Elisa Breton, Paris (gift from the artist)
Sale : Calmels Cohen, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, André Breton 42, rue Fontaine, 14th April 2003, lot 4137.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Sale : Calmels Cohen, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, André Breton 42, rue Fontaine, 14th April 2003, lot 4137.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Octavio Paz (preface), Jean-Michel Goutier (editor), André Breton, Je vois, j'imagine, Paris, 1991, illustrated p. 110
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, laid down on card. There is a 2 cm paintloss to the lower right corner, probably due to a previous frame. There are some light traces of glue to the surface towards the lower right corner (in the blue and green pigments), a very minor superficial repaired tear in the light green pigment (above the date) and a fly spot in the dark green area 2 cm from the right edge, midway down. Otherwise this work remains in very 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."