- 167
César
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- César
- Personnage
- incised with the artist's signature and date 1957
- welded iron
- 51 by 36 by 12.5cm.; 20 by 14 1/8 by 5in.
- Executed in 1956-57.
Provenance
Saidenberg Gallery, New York
Galleria Nahmad, Milan
Davlyn Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1979
Galleria Nahmad, Milan
Davlyn Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1979
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Rive Droite, César (avec Burri), 1956
London, Hanover Gallery, César, 1957, no.6, illustrated
New York, Saidenberg Gallery, César Sculpture 1953-1961, 1961, no.7, illustrated
London, Hanover Gallery, César, 1957, no.6, illustrated
New York, Saidenberg Gallery, César Sculpture 1953-1961, 1961, no.7, illustrated
Literature
Denyse Durand Ruel, César: Catalogue Raisonné 1947-1964, Vol. I, Paris, 1994, p. 133, no. 151, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. The base appears straight and parallel to the square element in the original and not as illustrated in the catalogue.
Condition:
There is evidence of natural corrosion and oxidisation to the iron in places throughout, in keeping with the artist's choice of medium. Close inspection reveals light patches of flaking to the base and more intricate elements of the sculpture.
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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."