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Jean Hélion
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Hélion
- Études de citrouille
- Signed with the initial H. and dated 57 (lower left); signed Hélion and dated 2 Déc 57, 3 Dec 57 and 5 Déc 57 (on the reverse)
- Oil on canvas
- 18 1/8 by 24 in.
- 46 by 61 cm
- Painted in December 1957.
Provenance
Joseph Cantor Foundation, Indianapolis
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (gift of the above, 1982 and sold: Sotheby's, New York, September 30, 1999, lot 178)
Acquired at the above sale
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (gift of the above, 1982 and sold: Sotheby's, New York, September 30, 1999, lot 178)
Acquired at the above sale
Condition
Oil on unlined canvas. The picture surface is unvarnished and there are areas of both shiny and matte paint. There is some minor surface dirt. There is a canvas imperfection that extends horizontally from 4 1/4 inches up the left edge 13 inches towards the center, and some areas around this line fluoresce under UV light. No other apparent inpaints visible under UV light.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.