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Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Personnage
- signed with the artist's initials and dated 72
- felt-tip pen and paper collage on kraft paper
- 34.4 by 18.4 cm. 13 1/2 by 7 1/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Switzerland
Pace Gallery, New York
BC Holland Inc., Chicago (acquired from the above circa 1989)
Connaught Brown, London
Private Collection, Canada (acquired from the above 1992)
Pace Gallery, New York
BC Holland Inc., Chicago (acquired from the above circa 1989)
Connaught Brown, London
Private Collection, Canada (acquired from the above 1992)
Literature
Max Loreau, Ed., Catalogue des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Fascicule XXVI: Dessins 1969/1972, Paris 1972, p. 113, no. 301, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the kraft paper tone is very slightly lighter in the original..
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. the sheet is hinged verso to the backing mount along the upper edge and attached to the reverse of the window mount along the lower edge. There is some glue residue towards the lower right corner.Close inspection reveals some further glue residue in places, which is in keeping with the artist's working process. The blues and reds have faded slightly over time. All collaged elements are secure.
"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."