César

Denyse Durand-Ruel, ed., César: Catalogue Raisonné, Volume I, 1947-1965, Paris, 1994, cat. no. 88, pp. 90-91, illustrated

This work is in very good condition overall. The surface has naturally oxidized. All of the elements are well intact. There is light surface soiling noted. Under close inspection there are a few scattered unobtrusive surface scratches. The sculpture is mounted to a stone base that measures 1 1/4 by 7 by 4 1/2 in.
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.

Property from the Estate of Maxine Pines

Maxine Pines, née Maxine Firestone, was born on October 10, 1924 in Tennessee. In 1964, she married Ned Pines, who owned a successful publishing company known for popular comic books and pulp magazines. Together, the couple collected art voraciously and passionately throughout their lives. When Ned retired from publishing in 1971, the couple would travel constantly and spent several months each year in France, where they frequented the Parisian galleries and dined on the exquisite local food and wine.

Maxine and Ned belonged to a generation who collected with extreme excitement and devotion for the art of their time and an interest and curiosity in artists. Living with artworks represented a quest, a privilege, a joy, a permanent stimulation; emotions that could not be linked to speculation. The couple decided on their purchases purely from their gut: they bought what they liked, regardless of trends or popular opinion.

Following Ned’s death in 1990, Sotheby’s was entrusted with the sale of the Estate of Ned L. Pines. The dedicated auction showcased many treasures from the Pines’ collection, including works by Georges Rouault, Joan Mirò, Alexander Calder, Willem de Kooning and many others. Maxine was survived by two sons from a prior marriage: Anthony Michelman, his wife Gene, and their daughter Maguy; and Kenneth Michelman and his wife, Annie.  Sotheby’s is honored to be selling works from the Estate of Maxine Pines in the September 29th Contemporary Curated sale (lots 122– 128) in the following pages, as well as a selection of works in the November Contemporary Art Day Sale.