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Yves Klein
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Yves Klein
- Untitled Blue Sponge Sculpture (SE 307)
- dry pigment and synthetic resin on natural sponge mounted to metal base
- 2 3/4 by 1 7/8 by 2 3/8 in. 7 by 4.8 by 6 cm.
- Executed circa 1961.
Provenance
Collection of Paul Wember, Paris (acquired directly from the artist in 1961)
Private Collection, Paris (by descent from the above)
Sotheby's, London, 11 February 2015, Lot 107
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, Paris (by descent from the above)
Sotheby's, London, 11 February 2015, Lot 107
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. A light dust has settled into some of the crevices of the sponge and some minor burnishing to the blue pigment is visible at some of the extreme edges.
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.
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.