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CÉSAR | Brigitte-Nadine
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- César
- Brigitte-Nadine
- signed, numbered 2/8 and stamped with the founder's mark Bocquel
- bronze
- 61 x 21 x 26 cm ; 24 x 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (with base)
- Conceived in 1958-1964, this work was executed in 1980 and is number 2 from an edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs plus 2 hors commerce.
Provenance
Galerie Trigano, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1985
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1985
Exhibited
Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Trois sculpteurs, César, Roël d'Haese, Tinguely, 1957; catalogue, no. 25 (other example)
Torino, Galleria Galatea, César, 1966; catalogue, no. 14 (other example)
Roma, Galleria il Fante di Spade, César, 1966; catalogue, no.14 (other example)
Cannes, Galerie Madoura, César 1955-1966, 1966; catalogue, no. 13 (other example)
Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, César, 1966; catalogue, no. 24 (other example) Duisburg, Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum, César, 1966; catalogue, no. 23 (other example)
Marseille, Musée Cantini, César Rétrospective, 1966; catalogue, no. 27 (other example)
Paris, Galerie Beaubourg, César Sculptures anciennes, 1980 (other example)
Paris, Grand Palais, FIAC, Galerie Beaubourg , César sculptures 1950-1980, 1980 (other example)
Brest, César Rétrospective, 1981 (other example)
Cabriès-en Provence, César Rétrospective, 1981 (other example)
Roubaix, Hôtel de Ville, César Rétrospective, 1981 (other example)
Kruishoutem, Fondation Veranneman, César, 1981 (other example)
Liège, Musée Art Moderne, César, 1982; catalogue, no. 19 (other example)
Tokyo, Seibu Museum of Art, César Tokyo 1982, 1982; catalogue, p.33, no. 15 (other example)
Paris,Pavillon des Arts, César, 1983 (other example)
Paris, Musée de la Poste, César Bronzes, 1984; catalogue, no. 6 (other example)
Avallon, Centre culturel de l'Yonne, César 30 dernières années de son oeuvre, 1987; catalogue, illustrated on the cover (other example)
Séoul, Gana Art Gallery, César, 1988 (other example)
Marseille, Musée Vieille Charité, César Rétrospective, 1993 (other example)
Torino, Galleria Galatea, César, 1966; catalogue, no. 14 (other example)
Roma, Galleria il Fante di Spade, César, 1966; catalogue, no.14 (other example)
Cannes, Galerie Madoura, César 1955-1966, 1966; catalogue, no. 13 (other example)
Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, César, 1966; catalogue, no. 24 (other example) Duisburg, Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum, César, 1966; catalogue, no. 23 (other example)
Marseille, Musée Cantini, César Rétrospective, 1966; catalogue, no. 27 (other example)
Paris, Galerie Beaubourg, César Sculptures anciennes, 1980 (other example)
Paris, Grand Palais, FIAC, Galerie Beaubourg , César sculptures 1950-1980, 1980 (other example)
Brest, César Rétrospective, 1981 (other example)
Cabriès-en Provence, César Rétrospective, 1981 (other example)
Roubaix, Hôtel de Ville, César Rétrospective, 1981 (other example)
Kruishoutem, Fondation Veranneman, César, 1981 (other example)
Liège, Musée Art Moderne, César, 1982; catalogue, no. 19 (other example)
Tokyo, Seibu Museum of Art, César Tokyo 1982, 1982; catalogue, p.33, no. 15 (other example)
Paris,Pavillon des Arts, César, 1983 (other example)
Paris, Musée de la Poste, César Bronzes, 1984; catalogue, no. 6 (other example)
Avallon, Centre culturel de l'Yonne, César 30 dernières années de son oeuvre, 1987; catalogue, illustrated on the cover (other example)
Séoul, Gana Art Gallery, César, 1988 (other example)
Marseille, Musée Vieille Charité, César Rétrospective, 1993 (other example)
Literature
Denyse Durand-Ruel, César, Catalogue Raisonné, Volume I, 1947 - 1964, Rome, 1994, p. 418, no. 533, illustrated in colour
Condition
The sculpture is slightly dirty in the creases. An oxidation stain is visible on the step of the base. A faint scratch mark is visible on the right hand side of the figure and on the backside.
"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
This work is registered in the archives of Madame Denyse Durand-Ruel under number 371.