- 116
Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Siphonus
- signed with the artist's initials J.D. and dated 71; titled and numbered 45 on the reverse
- acrylic on Klegecell
- height: 180cm., 70 7/8 in. (not including base)
- Executed in 1971; this work is unique.
Provenance
Isalmina Dubuffet, Paris (the artist's daughter)
Waddington Galleries Ltd, London
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1996)
Waddington Galleries Ltd, London
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1996)
Literature
Max Loreau, Catalogue Des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet, fasc. XXVII: Coucou Bazar, Paris 1976, no. 45, illustrated p. 41
Condition
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a few small fly spots in isolated places and a short hairline crack to the top of the figure's bottom right foot. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals a few specks that fluoresce lighter and a tiny spot of retouching in the white shape of the figures left cheek.
"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."