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César
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- César
- La petite Maison du Fada
iron
- 46 by 21 by 18cm.; 18 by 8 1/4 by 7 1/8 in.
- Executed in 1959-60.
Provenance
Acquired by Willem Sandberg for the Peter Stuyvesant Collection in 1964
Literature
Pierre Restany, César, Iconographie Denyse Durand-Ruel, Paris 1988, p. 152, illustrated
Condition
Colours:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is slightly darker. The catalogue illustration features yellow spots of media accretion which are not visible in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is superficial dust adhering to the surface. There are areas of oxidation which are inherent to the artist's choice of medium and visible in the catalogue illustration. There are some minute specks of media accretion to the base which are only visible upon very close inspection. There are two small 1cm rub marks to the right side edge of the base and two spots of white blu-tack under the label illustrated in the 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."
"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."