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Germaine Richier
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Germaine Richier
- La Fourmi
- incised with the artist's signature on the base
- bronze
- 99 by 85 by 64cm.; 39 by 33 1/2 by 25 1/8 in.
- La Fourmi was conceived in 1953. This cast is the first one from a tirage original of 11 proofs.
Provenance
Hanover Gallery, London
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1955)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 28 June 1990, Lot 20
Acquired directly from the above by the late owner
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1955)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 28 June 1990, Lot 20
Acquired directly from the above by the late owner
Exhibited
Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, Vieira da Silva and Germaine Richier, 1955
Hanover Gallery, London, Germaine Richier, 1955, n.p., no. 11, another example exhibited and illustrated
Kassel, Documenta II, 1959, another example exhibited
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Germaine Richier, 1963, n.p., no. 54, another example exhibited and illustrated
Paris, Galerie Creuzevault, Germaine Richier 1904-1959, 1966, another example exhibited
Humlebaeck, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Germaine Richier, 1988, n.p., no. 18, another example exhibited and illustrated
Saint-Etienne, Musée d'Art Moderne, L'Ecriture Griffee, 1990-91, no. 206, another example exhibited and illustrated
Ingelheim am Rhein, Altes Rathaus, Paris: Die 50er Jahre Kunst & Kultur, 1994, p. 131, another example exhibited and illustrated in colour
San Sebastián, Koldo Metxelena Kulturenea, Les Formes de l'Abime: Le Corps et sa Representation 1930-1960, 1994-95, n.p., another example exhibited and illustrated
Saint-Paul de Vence, Fondation Maeght, Germaine Richier: Retrospective, 1996, p. 111, no. 49, another example exhibited and illustrated
Berlin, Akademie der Kunste, Germaine Richier, 1997, pp. 62-63, 153, and front cover, another example exhibited and illustrated
Arles, Musée Reattu, Dards d'Art, 1999, pp. 72 and 74, no. 17, another example exhibited and illustrated in colour
Venice, Peggy Guggengheim Collection, Germaine Richier, 2006-07, pp. 76-77, another example exhibited and illustrated
New York, Dominique Lévy, Germaine Richier, 2014, another example exhibited
Hanover Gallery, London, Germaine Richier, 1955, n.p., no. 11, another example exhibited and illustrated
Kassel, Documenta II, 1959, another example exhibited
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Germaine Richier, 1963, n.p., no. 54, another example exhibited and illustrated
Paris, Galerie Creuzevault, Germaine Richier 1904-1959, 1966, another example exhibited
Humlebaeck, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Germaine Richier, 1988, n.p., no. 18, another example exhibited and illustrated
Saint-Etienne, Musée d'Art Moderne, L'Ecriture Griffee, 1990-91, no. 206, another example exhibited and illustrated
Ingelheim am Rhein, Altes Rathaus, Paris: Die 50er Jahre Kunst & Kultur, 1994, p. 131, another example exhibited and illustrated in colour
San Sebastián, Koldo Metxelena Kulturenea, Les Formes de l'Abime: Le Corps et sa Representation 1930-1960, 1994-95, n.p., another example exhibited and illustrated
Saint-Paul de Vence, Fondation Maeght, Germaine Richier: Retrospective, 1996, p. 111, no. 49, another example exhibited and illustrated
Berlin, Akademie der Kunste, Germaine Richier, 1997, pp. 62-63, 153, and front cover, another example exhibited and illustrated
Arles, Musée Reattu, Dards d'Art, 1999, pp. 72 and 74, no. 17, another example exhibited and illustrated in colour
Venice, Peggy Guggengheim Collection, Germaine Richier, 2006-07, pp. 76-77, another example exhibited and illustrated
New York, Dominique Lévy, Germaine Richier, 2014, another example exhibited
Literature
Jean Cassou, Sculpteurs Modernes: Germaine Richier, Amsterdam 1961, n.p., no. 13, illustration of another example
Henri Crezevault, Germaine Richier, Paris 1966, n.p., illustration of another example
Jean Cassou, Georges Limbour and Andre Pieyre de Mondiargues, Germaine Richier, Paris 1966, n.p., illustration of another example
Henri Crezevault, Germaine Richier, Paris 1966, n.p., illustration of another example
Jean Cassou, Georges Limbour and Andre Pieyre de Mondiargues, Germaine Richier, Paris 1966, n.p., illustration of another example
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is darker in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals specks of oxidisation which have occurred over time and light dust fibres that have accumulated in the recesses.
"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."