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César
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- César
- Compression
- signé et daté
- Eléments de voiture compressés
- 106 x 40 x 44 cm; 41 3/4 x 15 3/4 x 17 3/8 in.
- Exécuté en 1970.
Provenance
Galerie Ferrero, Nice
Collection particulière, Espagne
Collection particulière, Espagne
Condition
This work is in good original condition. There is surface dust and some rust visible, inherent to the artist technique.
"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 and dated; compressed car elements. Executed in 1970.
Vues des faces de la Compression.
Un jour d'avril 1960, il n'y tint plus et se précipita chez moi pour me faire participer à l'éblouissement de sa découverte. L'art pour César est le langage de la fête : la métamorphose visuelle est un rite de la participation collective, un peu comme un banquet. Quand César découvre un aspect nouveau de sa réalité, il entend le donner à voir aux autres, leur faire partager son émotion, sa fascination. (...) j'ai admiré avec lui l'incroyable diversité des Compressions, le caractère presque magique de l'entier processus mécanique de leur élaboration.
(Pierre Restany, César, Paris, 1988, p.69)