- 158
César
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- César
- Château magique
- signé, numéroté E.A.2 et porte la marque du fondeur Landowski Fondeur, Paris
- bronze à patine dorée
- 97 x 35 x 30 cm; 37 3/4 x 13 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.
Provenance
Collection particulière, Paris
Exhibited
New York, Saidenberg Gallery, César, Sculptures 1953-1961, 1961; catalogue, no.26 (le fer)
Jouy-en-Josas, Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, Les Fers de César, 1984; catalogue, p.58, illustré (le fer)
Dunkerque, Musée d'Art Contemporain, César 1955-1985, 1985 (le fer)
Jouy-en-Josas, Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, Les Fers de César, 1984; catalogue, p.58, illustré (le fer)
Dunkerque, Musée d'Art Contemporain, César 1955-1985, 1985 (le fer)
Literature
Pierre Restany, Un nouveau Réalisme en sculpture: César, Cimaise, no.55, Paris, 1961, p.48, illustré (le fer)
Jean-Charles Hachet, César ou les métamorphoses d'un grand art, Paris, 1989, p.33, no.38, illustré (autre exemplaire)
Denyse Durand-Ruel, César, Catalogue Raisonné, Volume I, 1947-1964, Rome, 1994, p.317, no.385, illustré (le fer)
Jean-Charles Hachet, César ou les métamorphoses d'un grand art, Paris, 1989, p.33, no.38, illustré (autre exemplaire)
Denyse Durand-Ruel, César, Catalogue Raisonné, Volume I, 1947-1964, Rome, 1994, p.317, no.385, illustré (le fer)
Condition
With the exception of a light stain (approx. 1 cm) on the base 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."