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CÉSAR | Ginette
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 EUR
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Description
- César
- Ginette
- signed, inscribed with the foundry mark Bocquel Fondeur and numbered 2/8
- bronze
- 130 x 72 x 70 cm; 51 3/16 x 28 3/8 x 27 9/16 in.
- Conceived in 1958, this work was executed in 1980 and is number 2 of an edition of 8 plus 2 artist proofs and 2 Hors Commerce.
Provenance
Galerie Patrice Trigano, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1985
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1985
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Beaubourg, César Sculptures anciennes, 1980 (other example)
Paris, Grand Palais, FIAC, 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, Fond. Veranneman, César, 1981 (other example)
Liège, Musée Art Moderne, Parc Boverie, 1982 ; catalog, p. 31, no. 13 (other example)
Tokyo, Seibu Museum of Art, César Tokyo, 1982; catalog, p. 32, no. 14, illustrated (other example)
Paris, Pavillon des Arts, César, 1983 (other example)
Paris, Musée de la Poste, César, 1984 ; catalog, no. 7 (other example)
Dunkerque, Musée d'Art Contemporain, César 1955-1985, 1985 (other example)
Genève, Galerie Sonia Zannettacci, César, Sculptures de 1955 à 1986, 1986; catalog, p. 11, no. 3, illustrated (other example)
Aix en Provence, Office Départemental de la Culture des Bouches du Rhône, César, 1987 ; catalog, p. 27 (other example)
Paris, Musée de l'Assistance Publique, De l'Art, 1987 (other example)
Paris, MNAM Centre G. Pompidou, Les Années 50, 1988; catalogue, p. 242 (other example)
Paris, Artcurial, Corps-figures, 1989 (other example)
Sète, Musée Paul Valéry, César les Bronzes, 1991; catalog, p. 32 (other example)
Marseille, Centre de la Vieille Charité, César, 1993; catalog, p. 75, illustrated (other example)
Vence, Château Notre Dame des Fleurs, Inauguration, 1993 (other example)
Monte-Carlo, Festival International des Arts, Marisa del Re Gallery, César à Monte-Carlo, 1994 (other example)
Paris, Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume, Rétrospective César, 1997; catalog, p. 59, illustrated (other example)
Monaco, Grimaldi Forum, César, l'Instinct du fer, 2002; catalog, pp. 70-71, illustrated (other example)
Paris, Grand Palais, FIAC, 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, Fond. Veranneman, César, 1981 (other example)
Liège, Musée Art Moderne, Parc Boverie, 1982 ; catalog, p. 31, no. 13 (other example)
Tokyo, Seibu Museum of Art, César Tokyo, 1982; catalog, p. 32, no. 14, illustrated (other example)
Paris, Pavillon des Arts, César, 1983 (other example)
Paris, Musée de la Poste, César, 1984 ; catalog, no. 7 (other example)
Dunkerque, Musée d'Art Contemporain, César 1955-1985, 1985 (other example)
Genève, Galerie Sonia Zannettacci, César, Sculptures de 1955 à 1986, 1986; catalog, p. 11, no. 3, illustrated (other example)
Aix en Provence, Office Départemental de la Culture des Bouches du Rhône, César, 1987 ; catalog, p. 27 (other example)
Paris, Musée de l'Assistance Publique, De l'Art, 1987 (other example)
Paris, MNAM Centre G. Pompidou, Les Années 50, 1988; catalogue, p. 242 (other example)
Paris, Artcurial, Corps-figures, 1989 (other example)
Sète, Musée Paul Valéry, César les Bronzes, 1991; catalog, p. 32 (other example)
Marseille, Centre de la Vieille Charité, César, 1993; catalog, p. 75, illustrated (other example)
Vence, Château Notre Dame des Fleurs, Inauguration, 1993 (other example)
Monte-Carlo, Festival International des Arts, Marisa del Re Gallery, César à Monte-Carlo, 1994 (other example)
Paris, Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume, Rétrospective César, 1997; catalog, p. 59, illustrated (other example)
Monaco, Grimaldi Forum, César, l'Instinct du fer, 2002; catalog, pp. 70-71, illustrated (other example)
Literature
Lamarche-Vadel, César, Artistes no. 6, X-XI, 1980, p. 19 (other example)
J. Lassaigne, César, 1980 no. 11 (other example)
Jean Louis Mons, Villetaneuse informations, IX, 1982, p. 22 (other example)
Cat. Exp. Gal. Ponchettes, Gal. Art Cont. Mus. Nice, 1982, p. 123 (other example)
Pierre Restany, César, 1988, p. 21, no. 9 (other example)
Pierre Restany, César, Paris, 1988, p. 64, illustrated in colors (other example)
Cat. Exh. 14ème Salon des peintres et sculpteurs du XIIème, Mairie du XII° arrondissement, Paris XI, 1989 (other example)
Jean-Charles Hachet, César ou les métamorphoses d'un grand art, Paris, 1989, p. 34 no. 41, illustrated (other example)
Cat. Exh. Artcurial, Paris, 1989, p. 130 (other example)
C. Lenfant, La ruée vers l'art, Investir Magazine, Paris, 1990, p. 34, illustré (other example)
Denyse Durand-Ruel, César - Catalogue Raisonné - Volume I 1947-1964, Paris, 1993, pp. 191-193, no. 212, illustrated (other example)
Connaissance des Arts, Hors-série, César, no. 42, p. 21, no. 19 (other example)
Georges Tarabaud, Rendre à César, 19/VIII, 1993, p. 23 (other example)
J. Lassaigne, César, 1980 no. 11 (other example)
Jean Louis Mons, Villetaneuse informations, IX, 1982, p. 22 (other example)
Cat. Exp. Gal. Ponchettes, Gal. Art Cont. Mus. Nice, 1982, p. 123 (other example)
Pierre Restany, César, 1988, p. 21, no. 9 (other example)
Pierre Restany, César, Paris, 1988, p. 64, illustrated in colors (other example)
Cat. Exh. 14ème Salon des peintres et sculpteurs du XIIème, Mairie du XII° arrondissement, Paris XI, 1989 (other example)
Jean-Charles Hachet, César ou les métamorphoses d'un grand art, Paris, 1989, p. 34 no. 41, illustrated (other example)
Cat. Exh. Artcurial, Paris, 1989, p. 130 (other example)
C. Lenfant, La ruée vers l'art, Investir Magazine, Paris, 1990, p. 34, illustré (other example)
Denyse Durand-Ruel, César - Catalogue Raisonné - Volume I 1947-1964, Paris, 1993, pp. 191-193, no. 212, illustrated (other example)
Connaissance des Arts, Hors-série, César, no. 42, p. 21, no. 19 (other example)
Georges Tarabaud, Rendre à César, 19/VIII, 1993, p. 23 (other example)
Condition
There is a thin layer of dust in the creases. The base presents some faint scratches and minor oxidation. The bronze patina presents few tiny scratches visible upon close inspection only. 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
This work is registered in the archives of Denyse Durand-Ruel under number 374.