- 104
Jean Fautrier
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Fautrier
- Les Partisans
signé, titré et daté 56
- tempera sur papier marouflé sur toile
- 46 x 50 cm; 18 1/8 x 19 11/16 in.
Provenance
Collection particulière, Paris
Literature
Yves Peyré, Fautrier, Paris, 1990, p.350, illustré en couleurs
Condition
The colours are fairly accuarte in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is lighter in the original.
The work is executed on cream paper, laid down on canvas.
Due to the process of laying down, some scattered superficial creases are visible under close inspection.
also due to the process of laying down, the ink along the lower edge has slightly run.
Only visible under very close inspection, two tears have been stabilized by the process of laying down :
- 1 (approx. 5,5 cm) located along the upper edge, 5 cm from the extremity of the upper left corner
- 1 (approx. 1 cm) located along the upper edge, 22 cm from teh extremity of the upper left corner
- 1 (approx. 3,5 cm) located along the upper edge, 28 cm from the extremity of the upper left corner
2 minor losses of paper (approx. 0,2 cm) located at the extremity of the upper right and left corners are only visible under very close inspection.
This work is in fairly good 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."