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Jean Tinguely
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Tinguely
- Chapeaux de Napoleon
- signed, titled and dated 1959 on the reverse
- painted wood panel, painted metal elements, wooden wheels, leather belt and electric motor
- 74.5 by 73 by 22cm.; 29 3/8 by 28 3/4 by 8 3/4 in.
Provenance
Carlos Raul Villanueva, Caracas (acquired directly from the artist)
Adler & Conkright Fine Art, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2006
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue are fairly accurate although the white elements tend more towards cream in the original and the illustration fails to fully convey the three dimensionality of the moving elements.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition and is in full working order. There is a very faint and short rubmark in the centre of the large rotating element, one towards the tapered end of the upper element and an unobtrusive minor absrasion to its rounded edge. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
"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
“Everything moves. Immobility does not exist. Do not be dominated by antiquated notions of time. Forget hours, minutes, seconds. Don’t resist metamorphosis. Live in time…”
Jean Tinguely, Exhibition Catalogue, Venice, Palazzo Grassi, Jean Tinguely 1954-1987, 1987, p. 56.