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Olivier Debré
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Olivier Debré
- Grand bleu gris (Personnage)
- signé et daté; signé, titré, daté et localisé Paris au dos
- huile sur toile
- 185 x 124,7 cm; 72 3/4 x 49 1/8 in.
- Exécuté en 1959-1960.
Provenance
Galerie Knoedler & Co, Paris
Acquis auprès de celle-ci
Acquis auprès de celle-ci
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume, Olivier Debré, 1995; catalogue, p.67, no.66, illustré en couleurs
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is lighter and tends to light blue in the original.
The work is in overall good condition, although some stable craquelures in the impastos are visible in the upper right area and the centre left area.
"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; signed, dated, titled and located Paris on the back; oil on canvas. Executed in 1959-1960.
"Le personnage est dans celui qui peint et qui donne à tout son importance et sa hiérarchie." (Olivier Debré, Pierre Courthion, Collection Le Musée de Poche, 1967)
"Le personnage est dans celui qui peint et qui donne à tout son importance et sa hiérarchie." (Olivier Debré, Pierre Courthion, Collection Le Musée de Poche, 1967)