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César
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- César
- Animal
- stamped with the artist's initials CB on the left side
- welded iron
- 15 by 12 by 25 in. 38.1 by 30.5 by 63.5 cm.
- Executed circa 1955.
Provenance
Martha Jackson Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Washington D.C.
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Private Collection, Washington D.C.
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
Denyse Durand-Ruel, César: Catalogue Raisonné Volume I, 1947-1964, Paris, 1994, cat. no. 99, pp. 98-99, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. All of the elements are well intact. The texture and patina of the surface varies greatly, due to the artist's working method and choice of medium. There is some light surface soiling noted.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.