Lot 29
  • 29

Daniel Buren

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Description

  • Daniel Buren
  • Une Enveloppe peut en cacher une autre, no. VI
  • wood, white synthetic printed fabric, every 8,7 cm, with same size black lines, glue, cotton white canvas
  • 270 x 270 x 270 cm; 106 5/16 x 106 5/16 x 106 5/16 in.
  • Executed in March 1989. This work is dismantable.

Provenance

Galerie Jade, Colmar
Acquired from the above by the current owner

Exhibited

Geneva, Musée Rath, Une enveloppe peut en cacher une autre, 19 March - 28 May 1989

Literature

Beatrice Salmon,  Entretien avec Daniel Buren, in "Implosion ou la Cabane aux quatre piliers", 1996, p. 13, illustrated
Annick Boisnard, Daniel Buren, Daniel Buren, Cabanes éclatées 1975-2000, Catalogue raisonné thématique, Volume 2, Paris, 2000, no. V2-24, pp. 52 and 54, illustrated in colour

Condition

This work is accompanied by an installation manual.There are light traces of glue on the canvases, inside the work. There are some writings in pencil on the wood structure, linked to the installation of the work, as well as some screw holes corresponding to a previous installation.There is a small lack of wood in one of the corners. In our opinion, this work is in good original condition.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Photo-souvenir : Une Enveloppe peut en cacher une autre. N° VI, travail situé, in "Une Enveloppe peut en cacher une autre", Musée Rath, Genève, mars 1989. © DB-ADAGP Paris