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Hans Bellmer
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Hans Bellmer
- Les Jeux de la Poupée IX
- Hand-colored silver print
- 5 1/2 by 5 1/2 in.
- 14.1 by 14.1 cm
handcoloured gelatin silver print
14.2 by 14cm.
Conceived in 1937 and printed in an edition of 136 in 1949.
14.2 by 14cm.
Conceived in 1937 and printed in an edition of 136 in 1949.
Provenance
André Pieyre de Mandiargues (a gift from the artist)
Sale: Christie's, Paris, October 24, 2011, lot 108
Acquired at the above sale
Sale: Christie's, Paris, October 24, 2011, lot 108
Acquired at the above sale
Literature
Hans Bellmer & Paul Éluard, Les Jeux de la Poupée, Paris, 1949
Obliques, Une nouvelle conception de la revue, Nyons, 1979, illustration of another print p. 102
Peter Webb & Robert Short, Hans Bellmer, London, Melbourne & New York, 1985, illustration of another print fig. 67; illustration in color of another print pl. III
Pierre Dourthe, Bellmer, Le Principe de perversion, Paris, 1999, no. 85, illustration in color of another print p. 68
Peter Webb & Robert Short, Death, Desire and the Doll, New York, 2006, no. 5, illustration of another print n.p. (titled The Second Doll)
Hans Bellmer (exhibition catalogue), Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München, Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich & Whitechapel Art Gallery, London, 2006, illustration in color of another print p. 89
Obliques, Une nouvelle conception de la revue, Nyons, 1979, illustration of another print p. 102
Peter Webb & Robert Short, Hans Bellmer, London, Melbourne & New York, 1985, illustration of another print fig. 67; illustration in color of another print pl. III
Pierre Dourthe, Bellmer, Le Principe de perversion, Paris, 1999, no. 85, illustration in color of another print p. 68
Peter Webb & Robert Short, Death, Desire and the Doll, New York, 2006, no. 5, illustration of another print n.p. (titled The Second Doll)
Hans Bellmer (exhibition catalogue), Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München, Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich & Whitechapel Art Gallery, London, 2006, illustration in color of another print p. 89
Condition
This early hand-colored print is in generally very good condition. It is on light-weight semi-glossy paper and is trimmed to the image. In raking light, several small, soft handling creases and tiny impressions that do not break the emulsion are visible, primarily near the right edge of the image. There are a few tiny losses of emulsion near the edges, which are not visible when viewing the print framed. There is faint silvering at the print's periphery.
There is stray pink coloration on the reverse. There is also a thin brown tape remnant with minor attendant abrasions.
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.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.