- 30
Adolf Hoffmeister
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Adolf Hoffmeister
- Tristan Tzara saunters around Paris (Tristan Tzara bloumá po Paříi)
- signed with initials and dated AH 31 lower right; titled Tristan Tzara lower centre
- pen and ink and watercolour on paper
- 40 by 30cm., 15¾ by 11¾in.
Provenance
Maldoror Gallery, Prague
Purchased from the above circa 1999
Purchased from the above circa 1999
Exhibited
Houston, Cullen Collection, 2011, no. 37, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Not laid down, the sheet of Schoellershammer paper (watermarked lr) is hinged to the mount in the upper-left and upper-right corners. Apart from old traces of adhesive in the four corners, the work is otherwise in good virtually original 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
In the present work Hoffmeister wittily captures the character of Tristan Tzara wearing his distinctive monacle. Around him are four images of modern art. Picasso-esoque, they allude to his seminal role as a leading critic and writer on the Modern Movement. Hoffmeister was in contact with many of the leading artists and intellectuals of the day and adept at recording their character in quick humorous sketches such as the present work.