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JULIO GONZÁLEZ | Main aux piquants
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Julio González
- Main aux piquants
- inscribed © J González, numbered 7/8 and with the foundry mark E Godard Fondeur
- bronze with iron nails
- height: 23.5cm., 9 1/4 in.
- Conceived circa 1937 and cast in bronze by the E. Godard Foundry, Paris, in a numbered edition of 8 plus 4 numbered 0, 00, EA, HC plus 1 cast for Museu Europeu d'Art Modern, Barcelona.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris (acquired by 1987)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Vicente Aguilera Cerni, Julio Joan Roberta González, 1973, no. 447, p. 337 (titled Cactus)
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. 115, illustration of another cast p. 184
Jörn Merkert, Julio González, Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Milan, 1987, no. 230, illustration of another cast p. 264
Julio González, Las Colecciones del Ivam Nuevos Fondos (exhibition catalogue), Institut Valencia d'Art Modern, Valencia, 1993, illustration of another cast p. 47
Julio González (exhibition catalogue), Galería Elvira González, Madrid & Faggionato Fine Arts, London, 1996, no. 60, illustration of another cast n.p.
Julio González, A Retrospective Exhibition (exhibition catalogue), Art Focus, Zurich & Dickinson Fine Art, London, 2002, no. 38, illustration of another cast p. 103
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. 115, illustration of another cast p. 184
Jörn Merkert, Julio González, Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Milan, 1987, no. 230, illustration of another cast p. 264
Julio González, Las Colecciones del Ivam Nuevos Fondos (exhibition catalogue), Institut Valencia d'Art Modern, Valencia, 1993, illustration of another cast p. 47
Julio González (exhibition catalogue), Galería Elvira González, Madrid & Faggionato Fine Arts, London, 1996, no. 60, illustration of another cast n.p.
Julio González, A Retrospective Exhibition (exhibition catalogue), Art Focus, Zurich & Dickinson Fine Art, London, 2002, no. 38, illustration of another cast p. 103
Condition
Dark brown matte patina. Apart from some dust in the crevices and general light handling wear this work appears to be in very 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."