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François Dufrêne
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- François Dufrêne
- L'Italie
- signed and dated 66; signed, titled, inscribed and dated 1966 on the reverse
- mixed media and posters laid on canvas
- 145 x 113,5 cm; 57 5/16 x 44 11/16 in.
- Executed in 1966.
Provenance
Ginette Dufrêne, Paris
Acquired from the above by the current owner
Acquired from the above by the current owner
Exhibited
Milan, Galleria Gruppo Credito Valtellinese, Refettorio delle Stelline, Gli Affichistes tra Milano e Bretagna - Les Affichistes entre Milan et Bretagne, 18 November 2005 - 21 January 2006 ; catalogue, p. 286, illustrated in colour
Porto, Museu Serralves - Museu de Arte Contemporanea, François Dufrêne - Affichiste Poeta Sonoro - Affichiste Poète Sonore - Affichiste Sound Poet, 27 July - 28 August 2007; catalogue, p. 93, illustrated in colour
Porto, Museu Serralves - Museu de Arte Contemporanea, François Dufrêne - Affichiste Poeta Sonoro - Affichiste Poète Sonore - Affichiste Sound Poet, 27 July - 28 August 2007; catalogue, p. 93, illustrated in colour
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the background tends more towards grey than blue in the original work.
The posters are laid down on the painted canvas and the surface is covered with resin.
Each of the four corners present some light wear marks, visible in the catalogue illustration. The inscriptions on the reverse of the work are visible through the canvas, in the upper right quadrant.
This work is in good original condition.
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"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."