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Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
16,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Bedouin sur son Chameau
- signed and dated 48
- coloured pencil on paper
- 34.5 by 25.5cm.; 13 1/2 by 10in.
Provenance
Galleria La Medusa, Rome
Galerie Barès, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2005
Galerie Barès, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2005
Literature
Max Loreau, Catalogue des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet IV: Roses d'Allah, Clowns du Desert, Paris 1967, p. 107, no. 203, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the backing board in all four corners. There is light fading to the pencil which has occurred over time.
"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."