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Germaine Richier
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Germaine Richier
- La Sauterelle, Petite
- signed and inscribed H.C. 3 on the base
- bronze
- 26.5 by 22.5 by 31.5cm.; 10 3/8 by 8 7/8 by 21 3/8 in.
- Executed in 1944, this work is number H.C.3 from an edition of 8 plus 3 hors de commerces and 1 artist's proof.
Provenance
Private Collection, Europe
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1979
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1979
Literature
Izhtak Goldberg, "Les Betes Humaines de Germaine Richier", Beaux-Arts Magazine, Paris, 1996, pp. 64-68, illustration of another example in colour
Exhibition Catalogue, Saint-Paul de Vence, Fondation Maeght, Germaine Richier: Retrospective, 1996, p. 46, no. 14, illustration of another example
Exhibition Catalogue, Berlin, Akademie der Kunste, Germaine Richier, 1997, p. 77, no. 15 illustration of another example
Exhibition Catalogue, Saint-Paul de Vence, Fondation Maeght, Germaine Richier: Retrospective, 1996, p. 46, no. 14, illustration of another example
Exhibition Catalogue, Berlin, Akademie der Kunste, Germaine Richier, 1997, p. 77, no. 15 illustration of another example
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Some light dust has accumulated in certain crevices of the sculpture.
"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."