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Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Le mage
- signed and dated 55
- ink and paper collage on paper laid down on paper board
- 24 7/8 by 24 3/4 in. 63.2 by 62.9 cm.
- Executed in March 1955.
Provenance
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in November 1958
Acquired by the present owner from the above in November 1958
Literature
Max Loreau, ed., Catalogue des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Fascicule XI: Charrettes, Jardins, Personnages Monolithes, Paris, 1969, no. 16, p. 27, illustrated
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is a horizontal undulation in the sheet, 9 inches from the bottom edge, which is presumably inherent to the artist's mounting process. Scattered evidence of glue accretions additionally appear inherent to the artist's working method. There are a few scattered abrasions in the sheet which also appear original; these abrasions are located 1 inch from the right edge and extend 7 inches down from the top edge. There is an additional abrasion to the sheet located in the extreme top left corner. Scattered brown liquid accretions are located in the white foreground. Framed under glass.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.