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Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Deux Personnages
- signé et daté
- gouache sur papier
- 39,6 x 50,3 cm ; 15 5/8 x 19 13/16 in.
- Exécuté en novembre 1947 - avril 1948.
Provenance
Wittlelsohn Trust
Vente: Christie's, Londres, 29 juin 1995, Contemporary Art, lot 3
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Vente: Christie's, Londres, 29 juin 1995, Contemporary Art, lot 3
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Londres, Hanover Gallery, Jean Dubuffet: paintings, gouaches and lithographs, 1960; catalogue, no.20, illustré
Literature
Max Loreau, Catalogue des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet, fascicule IV: Roses d'Allah, Clowns du Désert, Lausanne, 1947, p.42, no.54, illustré
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is lighter in the original.
The work is executed on a wove sheet of paper glued to the mount along the four edges.
Five artist's pinholes are visible at the four edges.
The lower right corner is very slightly folded over.
This work is in excellent condition.
"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; gouache on paper. Executed in November 1947 - April 1948.