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Jean Tinguely
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Tinguely
- Eclosion I
- signé, titré et daté 1958 au dos
- panneau en bois peint en noir avec sept éléments métalliques de formes différentes peintes en blanc, poulies en bois, ceinture en caoutchouc, fixations métalliques et moteur électrique
- 69,6 x 81,2 x 13 cm; 27 3/8 x 32 in.
Provenance
Iris Clert, Paris
Galerie Burén, Stockholm
Collection particulière, Stockholm
Literature
Christina Bischofberger, Jean Tinguely. Catalogue raisonné. Sculptures and Reliefs, 1954 - 1968, vol. I, Zurich, 1982, p.81, no.100, illustré
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
The work is executed on a plywood panel, originally reinforced by a stretcher on the back where the electrical system is fixed.
The electrical system works well.
The extremity of the lower left corner is slightly worn.
A few superficial irregularities to the black background painting are all due to the artist's process.
Located on the moving metallic painted white elements, are only visible under very close inspection:
- a few hairline cracks
- 2 pinhead sized losses of paint
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
Eclosion I se range parmi les tableaux en mouvement que l'artiste initie en 1954 avec celles de la série Meta-Malevitch.
La série Œuf d'Onocrotale frappe en ce sens que les éléments blancs en mouvement peuvent s'assembler dans une forme ovale. Il s'agit là toutefois d'une supposition théorique, puisque la probabilité pour que les éléments tournant à des vitesses différentes donnent cette forme est infime.
COMPS
Jean Tinguely, impasse Ronsin, Paris, 1959 © D.R.