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Hans Bellmer
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Hans Bellmer
- Hat made of girls
- signed Bellmer (lower right) and dated 1965 (lower left)
- pencil and gouache on paper
- 50 by 33.4cm., 19¾ by 13¼in.
Provenance
Galerie André-François Petit, Paris
Acquired by the late owner before 1990
Acquired by the late owner before 1990
Literature
Constantin Selenski, Les dessins de Hans Bellmer, Paris, 1968, illustrated in colour p. 102
René de Solier, 'Les dessins de Hans Bellmer', in Obliques, Paris, 1979, illustrated p. 184
Peter Webb & Robert Short, Hans Bellmer, London, 1985, no. 280, illustrated p. 247
René de Solier, 'Les dessins de Hans Bellmer', in Obliques, Paris, 1979, illustrated p. 184
Peter Webb & Robert Short, Hans Bellmer, London, 1985, no. 280, illustrated p. 247
Condition
Executed on cream lined paper, not laid down and taped to the window mount at all four edges. The sheet is slightly time stained. On the reverse there is a sketch of a woman and a landscape scene, with some slight artist rubbing to the sheet. Otherwise this work is in overall 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."