Lot 102
  • 102

Jean Dubuffet, 1901-1985

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jean Dubuffet
  • Untitled
  • signed, dated 51 and dedicated à Robert Giraud
  • chinese ink and watercolour on paper 

  • 32.5 by 24.5cm.; 12 3/4 by 9 5/8 in.

Literature

Max Loreau, Catalogues des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Fascicule VII: Tables Paysagées, Paysages du Mental, Pierres Philosophiques, Lausanne 1979, p. 20, no. 11, illustrated

Condition

Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tends more towards cream and the overall tonality is warmer and softer with blue/green undertones. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Executed on cream wove paper, laid down to the backing board. There is some very slight discolouration to the sheet. There is a light crease towards the top left hand corner and a further crease towards the bottom left hand corner. There is a very faint rub makr towards the top right hand corner. All only visible upon close inspecton.
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