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JEAN FAUTRIER | Pastel XVI
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Fautrier
- Pastel XVI
- signed with the artist's initials and dated 28
- ink and gouache on paper
- 13.5 by 19 cm. 5 3/8 by 7 1/2 in.
Provenance
Jeannine Aeply, France
Sami Tarica, Paris
A gift from the above to the present owner
Sami Tarica, Paris
A gift from the above to the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Musée des arts décoratifs, Palais du Louvre, Pavillon de Marsan, Antagonisme: congrès pour la liberté de la Culture, February 1960, n.p., no. 60 (text)
Venice, XXXème Biennale, Padiglione Centrale, June - October 1960, n.p., no. 12 (text)
Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Fautrier Rétrospective, April - May 1964, n.p., no. 80 (text)
Venice, XXXème Biennale, Padiglione Centrale, June - October 1960, n.p., no. 12 (text)
Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Fautrier Rétrospective, April - May 1964, n.p., no. 80 (text)
Literature
Palma Bucarelli, Jean Fautrier Pittura e Materia, Verona 1960, p. 380, no. 516, illustrated
Yves Peyré, Fautrier ou les Outrages de l'Impossible, Paris 1990, p. 335, illustrated in colour
Yves Peyré, Fautrier ou les Outrages de l'Impossible, Paris 1990, p. 335, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone is much lighter and brighter in the originall. Condition: This work is very good condition. The sheet is glued to the backing board. All four edges are unevenly cut. Close inspection reveals some tiny nicks in places to the edges and some light creasing in places throughout.
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"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."