Lot 103
  • 103

César

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • César
  • Gilles
  • incised with the artist's signature and number 6/8 on the base
  • bronze
  • 27 1/8 by 25 1/2 by 9 1/2 in. 68.9 by 64.8 cm.
  • Executed in 1997, this work is number 6 from an edition of 8 plus 4 artist's proofs, published by Bocquel, Bréauté.

Provenance

Private Collection (acquired from the artist)
Private Collection, New York
Christie's, New York, February 28, 2007, lot 366
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Literature

Exh. Cat., Cannes, La Malmaison, César: L'oeuves de bronze, July - October 2002, p. 88, illustrated (another example exhibited)

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. All of the elements are well intact. There is evidence of light surface soiling and faint surface scratches throughout. There are variations to the patina noted.
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