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LOUIS CANE | Petite poussette aux jumeaux
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Louis Cane
- Petite poussette aux jumeaux
- signed, numbered 2/8 and stamped with the foundry mark Susse Frères Paris
- bronze
- 72 x 52 x 90 cm; 28 5/16 x 20 1/2 x 35 7/16 in.
bronzeExecuted in 1983-85, this work is number 2 of an edition of 8.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owners
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Beaubourg, Les sculptures de Louis Cane, 25 November 1985-30 January 1986
Literature
Pierre Nahon, L'Histoire de la Galerie Beaubourg I 1936-1988, Paris, 2009, p. 304, illustrated in colour
Louis Cane, Louis Cane, Sculptures, Catalogue Raisonné, tome 1, Paris, 1991, p. 51
Louis Cane, Louis Cane, Sculptures, Catalogue Raisonné, tome 1, Paris, 1991, p. 51
Condition
A thin layer of dust covers the work. There are traces of oxidation in creases of the work, which are inherent to the artist's choice of medium. The left arm of the figure is broken. The artist has confirmed he is able to easily restore the work.
"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."
Catalogue Note
After Giacometti, Louis Cane went after Picasso; and his Poussette aux jumeaux looks very much like Femme à la poussette by the Catalan artist.