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Yves Klein
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Yves Klein
- Venus Bleue (S 41)
- numbered 255/300
- blue pigment and synthetic resin on plaster
- 69 by 32 by 24cm.; 27 1/8 by 12 1/2 by 9 7/8 in.
- Conceived in 1962 and executed posthumously in 1982, this work is number 255 from an edition of 300, plus 50 hors-commerce proofs numbered I/L to L/L and 3 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Galerie Bonnier Editions, Geneva
Larsen Konsthandel, Stockholm
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Larsen Konsthandel, Stockholm
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Pierre Restany, Yves Klein, New York 1982, p. 204, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Exhibition Catalogue, Cologne, Museum Ludwig, Yves Klein, 1994-95, p. 247, no. 111, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Exhibition Catalogue, Oslo, The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Yves Klein, 1997, p. 79, no. 66, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Jean-Paul Ledeur, Yves Klein: Catalogue Raisonné of Editions and Sculptures, Paris 2000, p. 234, no. S41, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Nicholas Charlet, Yves Klein, Paris 2000, p. 231, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Exhibition Catalogue, Nice, Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain de Nice; Prato, Museo Pecci Prato, Yves Klein, La Vie, La Vie Elle-Même qui est l'Art Absolu, 2000-01, p. 182, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Hannah Weitermeier, Yves Klein, 1928-1962: International Klein Blue, London 2001, p. 25, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Exhibition Catalogue, Lugano, Museo d'Arte di Lugano, Yves Klein, 2009, p. 180, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Exhibition Catalogue, Cologne, Museum Ludwig, Yves Klein, 1994-95, p. 247, no. 111, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Exhibition Catalogue, Oslo, The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Yves Klein, 1997, p. 79, no. 66, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Jean-Paul Ledeur, Yves Klein: Catalogue Raisonné of Editions and Sculptures, Paris 2000, p. 234, no. S41, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Nicholas Charlet, Yves Klein, Paris 2000, p. 231, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Exhibition Catalogue, Nice, Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain de Nice; Prato, Museo Pecci Prato, Yves Klein, La Vie, La Vie Elle-Même qui est l'Art Absolu, 2000-01, p. 182, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Hannah Weitermeier, Yves Klein, 1928-1962: International Klein Blue, London 2001, p. 25, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Exhibition Catalogue, Lugano, Museo d'Arte di Lugano, Yves Klein, 2009, p. 180, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is much brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals a few very faint and thin surface scratches isolated in places, which are characteristic of the artist's choice of medium.
"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."