Lot 122
  • 122

Jean Dubuffet

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Jean Dubuffet
  • Site avec 2 personnages
  • signé des initiales et daté 81
  • acrylique sur papier marouflé sur toile
  • 50 x 67 cm; 19 11/16 x 26 3/8 in.
  • Exécuté le 4 octobre 1981.

Provenance

Galerie Di Meo, Paris
Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel

Literature

Max Loreau, Catalogue des travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Psychosites, Fascicule XXXIV, Paris, 1984, p.91, no.330

Condition

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is lighter and brighter in the original work. This work is in excellent condition.
"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."

Catalogue Note

"Toutes ces peintures [Les Psychosites] en effet prennent appui dans la conviction qu'il n'y a pas lieu de faire de différences entre un site prétendu réel et un simple fantasme, tout ce que nous croyons voir étant toujours et en tout cas arbitraire production de l'esprit"
Jean Dubuffet in Max Loreau, Catalogue des travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Psychosites, Fascicule XXXIV, p.8