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Lot 53
  • 53

Jean-Michel Alberola

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description

  • Jean-Michel Alberola
  • La Joconde
  • bronze: porte la marque VVV et le cachet Bocquel Fondeur, no.1/3
    texte d'Hegel: signé Acteon Dixit, daté 1985 et numéroté 4/30
    texte de Kant: signé Acteon Invenit, daté 1985 et numéroté 4/30
  • bronze à patine brune et deux textes typographiés sur papier
  • bronze: 130 x 42 x 86 cm, 51 3/16 x 16 1/2 x 33 7/8 in.; textes: 63 x 45 cm (chacun), 24 13/16 x 17 3/4 in. (each)

Provenance

Galerie Catherine Issert, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Acquis auprès de celle-ci en 1989

Exhibited

Munich, Villa Stuck; Paris,  Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, Echt Falsch, 1991
Milan, Rotonda della Besana; Paris, Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, Veramente Falso, 1991
Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Passions privées, Collections d'Art Moderne et Contemporain en France, 1995-1996; catalogue, p.659, no.1, illustré

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Condition

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration. With the exception of a small area of abrasion under the right horseshoe and a scuff (approximately 3 cm-large) on the left side of the sculpture, 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.
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Catalogue Note

Maurizio Cattelan, Taxidermied horse © Axel Schneider