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CÉSAR | Coque 205 n°3
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description
- César
- Coque 205 n°3
- signed and dated 1986
- 175 x 116 cm; 68 7/8 x 45 11/16 in.
compressed carExecuted in 1986.This work is registered in the archives of Denyse Durand-Ruel under number 3674.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owners
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Beaubourg, Les Compressions 1959-1989, 1990; catalogue, p.39, illustrated
Vence, Galerie Beaubourg, Château Notre Dame des Fleurs, Les Nouveaux Réalistes, 26 June - 31 October 1997
Paris, Eléphant Paname, César, May - August 2013
Vence, Galerie Beaubourg, Château Notre Dame des Fleurs, Les Nouveaux Réalistes, 26 June - 31 October 1997
Paris, Eléphant Paname, César, May - August 2013
Literature
Otto Hahn, César - Compression 1959-1989, Paris, 1990, p. 39, illustrated
Pierre Nahon, L'Histoire de la Galerie Beaubourg II, 1988 - 1994, Paris, 2009, pp. 30-33, illustrated
Pierre Nahon, L'Histoire de la Galerie Beaubourg III, 1994 - 2009, Paris, 2009, p. 160, illustrated
Pierre Nahon, L'Histoire de la Galerie Beaubourg II, 1988 - 1994, Paris, 2009, pp. 30-33, illustrated
Pierre Nahon, L'Histoire de la Galerie Beaubourg III, 1994 - 2009, Paris, 2009, p. 160, illustrated
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the printed catalogue illustration. The creases are slightly dusty. All imperfections to the surface are inherent to the artist technique and medium. This work is in very good original 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."
Catalogue Note
With imagination, you can do what you want. In my mind, I’m the one who does the pressing. I’m the machine. I’m incorporated into it. When you drive a car, you’re one with it. The car becomes your tool. And it’s the same thing with the press.
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