- 110
César
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- César
- La grande aile
- signé et numéroté 2/8, porte le cachet de fondeur bocquel sur la base
- bronze
- 70 x 185 x 35 cm; 27 1/2 x 72 7/8 x 13 3/4 in.
- Conçu en fer en 1959, fondu en bronze en 1991 dans une édition de 8 exemplaires.
Provenance
Acquis auprès de l'artiste par le propriétaire actuel
Literature
Denyse Durand-Ruel, César, Catalogue raisonné, Volume I 1947-1964, Rome 1994, no. 273, illustré p. 240
Condition
Colours:
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the original has a richer varied gold patina.
Conditions:
The work is in good condition. Minor specks of verdigris and patina rubbing are visible, probably intrinsic to exetrior regular use of the sculpture.
"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
signed, numbered 2/8 and inscribed with the foundry mark 'bocquel' on the base; bronze. Conceived in iron in 1959, cast in bronze in 1991 in an edition of 8.
Fig 1. César à la Société Française de Ferrailles, Gennevilliers, 1961 © Archives Denyse Durand-Ruel