Lot 112
  • 112

CHRISTIAN BOLTANSKI | Les habits de François C. (24 parts)

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description

  • Christian Boltanski
  • Les habits de François C. (24 parts)
  • photograph in an artist's frame (each)
  • 22,5 x 30,8 x 4 cm ; 8 13/16 x 12 1/8 x 1 9/16 in. (each)
  • Executed in 1972, this work is number 2 from an edition of 3. This work is registered in the Boltanski archives under the number 0326.2

Provenance

Madame Xiane Germain, Paris
Galerie Kewenig, Cologne
Private Collection, Frankfurt

Exhibited

Nagoya, ICA, The Institute of Contemporary Arts, Christian Boltanski, 1990; catalogue, p. 11, illustrated
Mito, Mito Art Foundation, ATM, Contemporary Art Gallery, Christian Boltanski, 1991
Hamburg, Kunsthalle Hamburger, Christian Boltanski, 1991; catalogue, p. 86, illustrated

Condition

The colours in the printed catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although they are not as contrasted in the original work. The frames are a little loose due to the nails on the sides coming loose. Traces of rust on the frames are inherent to the medium. The works are very dusty. Tape residue has slid into the frame between the glass and the photographs in some cases. This work is in original condition.
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