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Jean Tinguely
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Tinguely
- Antares
- painted iron wheel base, metal bars, metal wheels, rubber belt and electric motor
- 119 by 54 by 46cm.; 46 7/8 by 54 1/4 by 18 1/8 in.
- Executed in 1965.
Provenance
Alexander Iolas Collection, Greece
A gift from the above to the present owner in 1974
A gift from the above to the present owner in 1974
Exhibited
Zurich, Galerie Gimpel & Hanover, Jean Tinguely, 1966
Milan, Galleria Iolas, Jean Tinguely, 1966
Rome, Galleria Iolas-Galatea, Jean Tinguely, 1967
Otterlo, Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller, Tinguely, 1967
Milan, Galleria Iolas, Jean Tinguely, 1966
Rome, Galleria Iolas-Galatea, Jean Tinguely, 1967
Otterlo, Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller, Tinguely, 1967
Literature
Christina Bischofberger, Jean Tinguely, Catalogue Raisonné: Sculptures and Reliefs 1954 - 1968, Zurich 1982, p. 246, no. 364, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. On close inspection scattered spots of flaking and oxidisation have occurred over time. This work has been rewired and is in full working order.
"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."