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Joan Miró
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Joan Miró
- Painting-Object
- signed Miró and dated 1950
- painted wood, fabric, cord and cardboard assemblage
- height: 34.6cm., 13¾in.
Provenance
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York
Acquavella Gallery, New York (acquired from the above; sale: Sotheby's, Paris, 2nd July 2008, lot 51)
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner
Acquavella Gallery, New York (acquired from the above; sale: Sotheby's, Paris, 2nd July 2008, lot 51)
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner
Literature
Jacques Dupin & Ariane Lelong-Mainaud, Joan Miró: Catalogue raisonné. Paintings 1976-1981, Paris, 2004, vol. VI, no. 2077, illustrated in colour p. 260
Emilio Fernández Miró & Pilar Ortega Chapel, Joan Miró, Sculptures, 1928-1982, Paris, 2006, no. 41, illustrated in colour p. 59
Emilio Fernández Miró & Pilar Ortega Chapel, Joan Miró, Sculptures, 1928-1982, Paris, 2006, no. 41, illustrated in colour p. 59
Condition
Painted wood with securely attached cord and fabric and also removable cardboard elements, parts of which are folded and an extreme corner of which is partially torn. There are natural irregularities in the wood and other media. This work is in overall original, very good 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."
"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
This work has been requested by the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona and the Fundació La Caixa in Madrid for an exhibition in 2015-16 titled Miró and the Object.