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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
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
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
Literature
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.
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
Maurizio Cattelan, Taxidermied horse © Axel Schneider