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ALAIN JACQUET | The will to fly
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Alain Jacquet
- The will to fly
- signed, titled, inscribed and dated 1987 on the reverse
- d: 205 cm; 80 11/16 in.
oil on canvasExecuted in 1987.The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Fabien Jacquet, expert of the Comité Alain Jacquet.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owners
Literature
Pierre Nahon, L'Histoire de la Galerie Beaubourg, Vol II 1988-1994, Paris, 2009, p. 269, illustrated in colour
Condition
Slight wear traces are visible at the surface of the painting.Under close inspection, tiny spots are visible as well as faint rub marks towards the center of the work, at the left side of bird's neck. Further inspection reveals tiny abrasions and associated painting losses along the external edges of the canvas. This work is in 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."