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Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Arabe à La Gandoura
- signed and dated 48
- coloured crayon on paper laid down on card
- 31 by 23cm.; 12 1/4 by 9 1/8 in.
Provenance
World House Galleries, New York
Acquavella Galleries, New York
Private Collection, Belgium
Literature
Max Loreau, Catalogue des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet, fasc. IV: Roses d'Allah, Clowns du Désert, Lausanne 1965, p. 96, no. 168, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to the backing mount in the top two corners on the reverse. Visible beneath the mount, there is light mount staining along all four extreme edges of the sheet.
"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."