- 128
JULIO GONZÁLEZ | Masque Montserrat criant
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Julio González
- Masque Montserrat criant
- inscribed J. González, numbered 1/6, with the foundry mark R. Gonzalez © Susse Fondeur Paris and stamped F. Fondeurs Paris; numbered 1/6 on the underside
- bronze
- height: 28.5cm., 11 1/4 in.
- height (including base): 48.6cm., 19 1/8 in.
- Conceived circa 1938-39 and cast in bronze by the Susse Foundry, Paris in a numbered edition of 6 plus 4 numbered EA, HC, 0, 00 plus 1 cast for Museo Español de Arte Contemporáneo, Madrid.
Provenance
Galerie Chalette, New York
Dr Josef & Mildred Gosman, New York (acquired by 1987)
Sale: Christie's, London, 25th June 2003, lot 226
Private Collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Dr Josef & Mildred Gosman, New York (acquired by 1987)
Sale: Christie's, London, 25th June 2003, lot 226
Private Collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Barcelona, Galeria d'Art, l'Avantguarda a Catalunya, 1985, no. 15
Literature
Julio González (exhibition catalogue), Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1956, no. 50, illustration of another cast p. 40
Julio González (exhibition catalogue), Tate Gallery, London, 1970, no. 76, illustration of another cast p. 35
Vicente Aguilera Cerni, Julio Joan Roberta González, 1973, no. 231, colour illustration of another cast p. 273
Julio González (1876 - 1942) Plastiken, Zeichnungen, Kunstgewerbe (exhibition catalogue), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Städtische Galerie im Städelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt & Akademie der Künste, Berlin, 1983, no. 119, illustration of another cast p. 196
Jörn Merkert, Julio González, Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Milan, 1987, no. 235, illustration of another cast p. 270
Julio González, Las Colecciones del IVAM (exhibition catalogue), Institut Valencia d'Art Modern, Valencia, 1989, no. 36, illustration of another cast p. 78
Julio González (exhibition catalogue), Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow; Whitechapel Art Gallery, London & Graves Art Gallery, Sheffield, 1990, no. 44, illustration of another cast n.p.
Julio González dans la Collection de l'IVAM (exhibition catalogue) Institut Valencia d'Art Modern, Valencia, 2004, n.n., colour illustration of another cast p. 87
Julio González (exhibition catalogue), Musée National d'Art Moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, 2007, no. 179, illustration of another cast p. 232
Julio González, Retrospectiva (exhibition catalogue), Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona & Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid, 2008-2009, no. 186, colour illustration of another cast p. 164
Julio González (exhibition catalogue), Tate Gallery, London, 1970, no. 76, illustration of another cast p. 35
Vicente Aguilera Cerni, Julio Joan Roberta González, 1973, no. 231, colour illustration of another cast p. 273
Julio González (1876 - 1942) Plastiken, Zeichnungen, Kunstgewerbe (exhibition catalogue), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Städtische Galerie im Städelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt & Akademie der Künste, Berlin, 1983, no. 119, illustration of another cast p. 196
Jörn Merkert, Julio González, Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Milan, 1987, no. 235, illustration of another cast p. 270
Julio González, Las Colecciones del IVAM (exhibition catalogue), Institut Valencia d'Art Modern, Valencia, 1989, no. 36, illustration of another cast p. 78
Julio González (exhibition catalogue), Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow; Whitechapel Art Gallery, London & Graves Art Gallery, Sheffield, 1990, no. 44, illustration of another cast n.p.
Julio González dans la Collection de l'IVAM (exhibition catalogue) Institut Valencia d'Art Modern, Valencia, 2004, n.n., colour illustration of another cast p. 87
Julio González (exhibition catalogue), Musée National d'Art Moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, 2007, no. 179, illustration of another cast p. 232
Julio González, Retrospectiva (exhibition catalogue), Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona & Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid, 2008-2009, no. 186, colour illustration of another cast p. 164
Condition
Deep dark brown patina. There is a fine fissure approximately 4cm long to the lower right cheek inherent to the casting process and entirely stable. There are some wax residues visible to the interior and dust in the crevices. This work is in overall very good 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.
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."