- 18
Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Le petit tour de piste
- signé et daté 58; signé, titré et daté octobre 58 au dos
- huile sur toile
- 73,3 x 92,2 cm; 28 7/8 x 36 1/4 in.
Provenance
Arthur Tooth & Sons, Ltd., London
Collection particulière, Tombridge
Vente : Sotheby's Londres, 26 juin 1996, lot 20
Galleri Haaken, Oslo
Vente : Sotheby's Londres, 21 octobre 2003, lot 389
Collection particulière, Genève
Collection particulière, Tombridge
Vente : Sotheby's Londres, 26 juin 1996, lot 20
Galleri Haaken, Oslo
Vente : Sotheby's Londres, 21 octobre 2003, lot 389
Collection particulière, Genève
Literature
Max Loreau, Catalogue Intégral des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet; Célébration du Sol II, texturologies, Topographies, fascicule XIV, Lausanne, 1969, p.52, no.60, illustré
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue's illustration although the overall tonality is lighter in the original.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.
A careful retouching (approx. 1.5 x 0.2 cm) is visible under UV light, located 18 cm from the left edge and 37 cm from the top edge.
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
" Des personnages, il en germe d'autres en ce mois d'avril 1958; sur toile [...]. Ces êtres font ainsi le point de leur dialogue avec la texture; pareils à des esprits avides de se surprendre en train de frayer un chemin dans les incohérences dont ils émanent : tout bouillonnants de ce qui leur résiste et ne cesse de peser sur eux; haletantes imaginations qui tremblent d'insatiables désirs sans objets."
(Max Loreau, Catalogue Intégral des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet; Célébration du Sol II, Texturologies, Topographies, Fascicule XIV, Lausanne, 1969, p.8)
(Max Loreau, Catalogue Intégral des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet; Célébration du Sol II, Texturologies, Topographies, Fascicule XIV, Lausanne, 1969, p.8)