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Hans Bellmer
Estimate
18,000 - 23,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Hans Bellmer
- 'Maquette pour "Les jeux de la poupée"', 1938
- photograph
Tirage argentique postérieur. Annoté 'Composition de Hans Bellmer 1959 / Executee [sic!] pour la Photographie' au tapuscrit en majuscules dans la marge inférieure. Signé à l'encre noir, numéroté 14/30 au crayon et avec le tampon 'Chateau de Vaux le Penil' au verso.
Literature
Agnès de la Beaumette, Hans Bellmer. Anatomie du désir, Milan, Gallimard, 2006, ill. p. 100.
Condition
This print is in good general condition. With one tear of approx. 1,5 cm at the lower left corner in the image, with some tiny superficial spots in the upper right quadrant, with a tiny loss in the gelatine layer at the centre of the left edge, the corners and edges are occasionally very slightly worn. The bottom margin with a strong fold at the left, this part of the print bears traces of dust.
"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."