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Simon Hantaï
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 EUR
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Description
- Simon Hantaï
- Sans titre
- signé et daté 70
- huile sur toile
- 121 x 110 cm; 47 5/8 x 43 5/16 in.
Provenance
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York
Vente: Briest, Paris, 21 juin 1995, lot 34
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Vente: Briest, Paris, 21 juin 1995, lot 34
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
New York, Pierre Matisse Gallery, Hantaï paintings 1960-1970, 1970; catalogue, no.32
Condition
The overall blue tonality is deeper in the original than in the catalogue's illustration. This one does not convey the richness of all the creases due to the artist's process.
The canvas is irregularly cut and stappled to the mount at all edges. There is some slight wear visible at the extreme corners.
Under UV light there is no evidence of any retouching.
This work is in very 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."
Catalogue Note
Simon Hantaï dans son atelier, 1968 © Edouard Boubat
« Plate maintenant. Pas seulement la peinture étalée l'est, mais avant tout le rapport entre le peint et le non-peint est radicalement modifié, inversé. Le peint n'est plus là pour lui-même, mais active le non peint exclusivement. Le non-rapport est le rapport » (Simon Hantaï en 1969, cité in Donation Hantaï, Paris, musée d'Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, 1993, p.40).