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RICHARD (BUDDY) DI ROSA | La famille René
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- La famille René
- mixed media
- i: 90 x 87 x 48 cm ; 35 7/16 x 34 1/4 x 18 7/8 in. ; ii: 126 x 74 x 67 cm 49 5/8 x 29 x 26 3/8 in.
- Executed in 1983.
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Exhibited
New York, Tony Shafrazi Gallery, Ils arrivent tous par Air, Terre, Mer, 14 January - 11 February 1983
Paris, Fondation d'entreprise Coffin, Il était une fois... la Figuration Libre, 28 November 2001 - 28 February 2002; catalogue, p. 65, illustrated in colour
La Seyne-sur-Mer, Villa Tamaris Centre d'Art, Buddy Di Rosa, 17 May - 22 June 2008; catalogue, p.8, illustrated in colour
Paris, Fondation d'entreprise Coffin, Il était une fois... la Figuration Libre, 28 November 2001 - 28 February 2002; catalogue, p. 65, illustrated in colour
La Seyne-sur-Mer, Villa Tamaris Centre d'Art, Buddy Di Rosa, 17 May - 22 June 2008; catalogue, p.8, illustrated in colour
Literature
Thierry Laurent, Fun Figuration Libre Graffiti dans les années 80, Paris, p. 97, illustrated in colour
Condition
i: (Baby) The eye of the baby has been carefully restored. The sculpture is made of assembled found objects. On the stroller, scattered losses of paint are visible. This work is dirty. This work is in original condition ii: (Mother) There are white rub marks visible on the head of the sculpture.The lips of the sculpture have been carefully restored. The feet of the sculpture present light rub marks. iii: (Father) The lip of the father presents a dent on the left side and associated cracks and small losses. The head of the sculpture presents white rub marks. The feet of the sculpture present light rub marks.
"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."