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JULIO GONZÁLEZ | La Chevelure
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- Julio González
- La Chevelure
- signed J. GONZALEZ ©, numbered 7/8 and bears the foundry mark E. GODARD Fondr
- bronze
- height: 28,5 cm; 11 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1934 in forged bronze and cast at a later date in an edition of 8 plus 4 casts numbered 0, 00, EA and HC.
Provenance
Galerie de France, Paris
Private collection, France (acquired from the above in the 1980s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private collection, France (acquired from the above in the 1980s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Erika Billiter, "Zeichen im Raum", in Artis, Konstanz, April 1970, another version illustrated p. 24
Marco Züblin, "González: nuove materie, nuovi spazi", in Corriere del Ticino, Lugano, October 25, 1983, another version illustrated
Margit Rowell, "Metal Draw in Space: González at Guggenheim", in Art/World, no. 7, New York, March 1983, another version illustrated p. 1
Jörn Merkert, Julio González.,Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Milan, 1987, no. 167, another version illustrated p. 173
Marco Züblin, "González: nuove materie, nuovi spazi", in Corriere del Ticino, Lugano, October 25, 1983, another version illustrated
Margit Rowell, "Metal Draw in Space: González at Guggenheim", in Art/World, no. 7, New York, March 1983, another version illustrated p. 1
Jörn Merkert, Julio González.,Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Milan, 1987, no. 167, another version illustrated p. 173
Condition
Attractive brown patina. There is some minor wear to the most protruding elements. There are a few superficial scratches in areas. There is some dust in the crevices. This work is in overall 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."
Catalogue Note
A certificate of authenticity can be issued by Mr. Philippe Grimminger to the buyer upon request.