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Jean Dubuffet
Estimate
350,000 - 500,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Dubuffet
- Le Témoin
- signé et daté 59; signé, titré et daté Sept 59 au dos
- huile sur toile
- 116 x 89 cm; 45 11/16 x 35 in.
Provenance
Galerie Daniel Cordier, Paris
Galleria La Medusa, Rome
Collection particulière, Rome
The Pace Gallery, New York
Collection particulière, New York
Galleria La Medusa, Rome
Collection particulière, Rome
The Pace Gallery, New York
Collection particulière, New York
Exhibited
Rome, Galleria La Medusa, Tendenze contemporanee: opere dal 1957 al 1961 : Afro, Appel, Burri, Dubuffet, Davie, Fontana, Francis, Gottlieb, Jorn, Kline, Schumacher, 1962; catalogue, illustré
Literature
Max Loreau, Catalogue Intégral des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Fascicule XVII, Matériologies, p.53, no. 55, illustré
Condition
The blue colours tend towards purple in the catalogue illustration compared to the original work. Details of the figure on the cream back ground are stronger in the original than in the catalogue illustration.
The canvas is slightly wavy in the upper left and right corners and in the lower left corner.
A tiny paintloss located on the top edge at 8cm from the right side is only visible under very close inspection.
Few thin cracks located near the lower edge in the blue parts are only visible under very close inspection.
Under UV light, there is no evidence of any retouching.
The work has been inspected with its frame.
This work is in excellent 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
Ile de Pâques, Moaïs © Hugues Duclos