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Yves Klein
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 GBP
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Description
- Yves Klein
- Vénus Bleue (S 41)
- numbered 283/300 on the underside
- blue pigment and synthetic resin on plaster
- 69 by 32 by 24cm.; 27 1/8 by 12 1/2 by 9 7/8 in.
- Conceived in 1962 and cast in 1982, this work is number 283 from an edition of 300.
Provenance
Galerie Bonnier, Geneva
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
Pierre Restany, Yves Klein, New York 1982, p. 204, another example illustrated in colour
Exhibition Catalogue, Cologne, Museum Ludwig, Yves Klein, 1994-95, p. 247, no. 111, another example illustrated in colour
Exhibition Catalogue, Oslo, The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Yves Klein, 1997, p. 79, cat. no. 66, another example illustrated in colour
Jean-Paul Ledeur, Yves Klein: Catalogue Raisonné of Editions and Sculptures, Paris 2000, p. 234, cat. no. S41, another example illustrated in colour
Nicholas Charlet, Yves Klein, Paris 2000, p. 231, another example illustrated in colour
Exhibition Catalogue, Musee d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain de Nice; Museo Pecci Prato, Yves Klein, La Vie, La Vie Elle-Même qui est l'Art Absolu, 2000-01, p. 182, another example illustrated in colour
Hannah Weitermeier, Yves Klein, 1928-1962: International Klein Blue, London 2001, p. 25, another example illustrated in colour
Exhibition Catalogue, Museo d'Arte di Lugano, Yves Klein, 2009, p. 180, another example illustrated in colour
Exhibition Catalogue, Cologne, Museum Ludwig, Yves Klein, 1994-95, p. 247, no. 111, another example illustrated in colour
Exhibition Catalogue, Oslo, The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Yves Klein, 1997, p. 79, cat. no. 66, another example illustrated in colour
Jean-Paul Ledeur, Yves Klein: Catalogue Raisonné of Editions and Sculptures, Paris 2000, p. 234, cat. no. S41, another example illustrated in colour
Nicholas Charlet, Yves Klein, Paris 2000, p. 231, another example illustrated in colour
Exhibition Catalogue, Musee d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain de Nice; Museo Pecci Prato, Yves Klein, La Vie, La Vie Elle-Même qui est l'Art Absolu, 2000-01, p. 182, another example illustrated in colour
Hannah Weitermeier, Yves Klein, 1928-1962: International Klein Blue, London 2001, p. 25, another example illustrated in colour
Exhibition Catalogue, Museo d'Arte di Lugano, Yves Klein, 2009, p. 180, another example illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original. The catalogue illustration also fails to fully convey the velvety nature of the pigmented surface visible in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals very faint and unobtrusive handling marks isolated in places.
"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."