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Germaine Richier
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Germaine Richier
- Le Coureur, Moyen
- incised with the artist’s signature, numbered 2/6 and inscribed L. Thinot Fondeur, Paris
- bronze
- 120 by 47 by 60cm.; 47 1/2 by 18 1/2 by 23 5/8 in.
- Le Coureur, moyen was conceived in 1955. This cast is number 2/6 from a tirage original of 11 proofs, numbered 0/6 to 6/6, HC1, HC2, HC3, and EA.
Provenance
Galerie Creuzevault, Paris
Nathan and Marion Smooke Collection, Los Angeles
Sale: Phillips de Pury & Luxembourg, New York, The Smooke Collection, 5 November 2001, Lot 41
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Nathan and Marion Smooke Collection, Los Angeles
Sale: Phillips de Pury & Luxembourg, New York, The Smooke Collection, 5 November 2001, Lot 41
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Degas to Picasso: Modern Masters from the Smooke Collection, 1987, p. 117, illustrated
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, Hôtel de Ville, Ve Festival Culturel: Bourdelle, Giacometti, Richier, 1967, another example illustrated
Exhibition Catalogue: Saint-Paul de Vence, Fondation Maeght, Germaine Richier: Rétrospective, 1996, no. 72, pp. 19-21, 32-33, 74-75, 108-109 and 134-135, another example illustrated
Exhibition Catalogue: Saint-Paul de Vence, Fondation Maeght, Germaine Richier: Rétrospective, 1996, no. 72, pp. 19-21, 32-33, 74-75, 108-109 and 134-135, another example illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some very light and superficial dust in the recesses, and a few isolated shallow and unobtrusive surface scratches in places.
"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."