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YVES KLEIN | Vénus Bleue (La Vénus d'Alexandrie)
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Yves Klein
- Vénus Bleue (La Vénus d'Alexandrie)
- stamped and numbered 77/300
- IKB - Pigment on plaster
- 67 x 30 x 22 cm; 26 3/8 x 11 13/16 x 8 11/16 in.
- Conceived in 1962-1982, this work is number 77 from an edition of 300, plus 50 hors-commerce numbered I/L to L/L and 3 artist's proofs numbered 001 to 003.
Provenance
Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, Moderne Kunst / Kunst nach, ‘45 Ausgewählte
Werke. Auktion 465 Teil I, 11 December 2015, lot 76
Acquired during the above sale by the present owner
Werke. Auktion 465 Teil I, 11 December 2015, lot 76
Acquired during the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Cologne, Museum Ludwig, Yves Klein, November 1994 - January 1995, cat. no. 111, p. 247, illustrated in colour (other example)
Nice, Musee d'art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain; Prato, Museo Pecci, Yves Klein, La Vie, la Vie Elle-Même qui est l'Art Absolu, April 2000 - January 2001, p. 182, illustrated in colour (other example)
Lugano, Museo d'Arte di Lugano, Yves Klein, May - September 2009, p. 180, illustrated in colour (other example)
Nice, Musee d'art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain; Prato, Museo Pecci, Yves Klein, La Vie, la Vie Elle-Même qui est l'Art Absolu, April 2000 - January 2001, p. 182, illustrated in colour (other example)
Lugano, Museo d'Arte di Lugano, Yves Klein, May - September 2009, p. 180, illustrated in colour (other example)
Literature
Paul Wember, Yves Klein, Cologne, 1969, no. S 41
Pierre Restany, Yves Klein, New York, 1982, p. 204, illustrated in colour
Exh. Cat., Oslo, The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Yves Klein, 1997, p. 79, no. 66, illustrated in colour
Jean-Paul Ledeur, Yves Klein: Catalogue Raisonné of Editions and Sculptures, Paris 2000, cat. no. S41, p. 234, illustrated in colour
Exh. Cat., Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers, Marie Raymond - Yves Klein, 2004-2005, p. 190, illustrated
Hannah Weitermeier, Yves Klein, 1928-1962: International Klein Blue, London, 2001, p. 25, illustrated in colour
Pierre Restany, Yves Klein, New York, 1982, p. 204, illustrated in colour
Exh. Cat., Oslo, The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Yves Klein, 1997, p. 79, no. 66, illustrated in colour
Jean-Paul Ledeur, Yves Klein: Catalogue Raisonné of Editions and Sculptures, Paris 2000, cat. no. S41, p. 234, illustrated in colour
Exh. Cat., Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers, Marie Raymond - Yves Klein, 2004-2005, p. 190, illustrated
Hannah Weitermeier, Yves Klein, 1928-1962: International Klein Blue, London, 2001, p. 25, illustrated in colour
Condition
Under very close inspection, a tiny superficial irregularity is visible at the edge of the left thigh on the bottom. This work is in very 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."