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Germaine Richier
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Germaine Richier
- Femme-coq No. 4
- stamped with the artist's signature and number 1/8 on the base
- bronze
- 10 3/4 by 3 3/4 by 4 1/2 in. 27.3 by 9.5 by 11.4 cm.
- Executed in 1954, this work is number 1 from an edition of 8.
Provenance
Ned L. Pines, New York
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Chicago, The Allan Frumkin Gallery, The Sculpture of Germaine Richier, 1954, cat. no. 18 (another example exhibited)
London, The Hanover Gallery, Germaine Richier, October - November 1955, cat. no. 22-43 (another example exhibited)
Paris, Musée National d’Art Moderne, Germaine Richier, October - Decemer 1956
Minneapolis, Walker Art Center, Sculpture by Germaine Richier, September - November 1958, cat. no. 18 (another example exhibited)
Boston, University School of Fine and Applied Arts, Sculpture by Germaine Richier, January - February 1959, cat. no. 32 (another example exhibited)
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Germaine Richier, June - July 1963 (another example exhibited)
Arles, Musée Réattu, Germaine Richier, July - September 1964 (another example exhibited)
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Der Skulpturensaal Werner Bär im Kunsthaus Zürich, 1970, cat. no. 24 (another example exhibited)
London, The Hanover Gallery, Germaine Richier, October - November 1955, cat. no. 22-43 (another example exhibited)
Paris, Musée National d’Art Moderne, Germaine Richier, October - Decemer 1956
Minneapolis, Walker Art Center, Sculpture by Germaine Richier, September - November 1958, cat. no. 18 (another example exhibited)
Boston, University School of Fine and Applied Arts, Sculpture by Germaine Richier, January - February 1959, cat. no. 32 (another example exhibited)
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Germaine Richier, June - July 1963 (another example exhibited)
Arles, Musée Réattu, Germaine Richier, July - September 1964 (another example exhibited)
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Der Skulpturensaal Werner Bär im Kunsthaus Zürich, 1970, cat. no. 24 (another example exhibited)
Literature
André Chastel, "Au Musée d’Art Moderne: Germaine Richier: La Puissance et Le Malaise," Le Monde, Paris, 13 October 1956
Georges Limbour, "La vie des Arts: Le Pouce de Germaine Richier," France Observateur, Paris, 1 November 1956
Jean Cassou, Richier, Sculpteurs Modernes, Paris 1961
Michel Conil-Lacoste, "Chroniques: Germaine Richier ou la Confusion des Règnes," Cahier du Sud, Marseille, February 1967, pp. 307-311
Michel Conil-Lacoste, "Richier," Nouveau Dictionnaire de la Sculpture Moderne, Paris 1970, pp. 262-264
Wienand Verlag, Germaine Richier, Cologne 1997, cat. no. 76, p. 119
Georges Limbour, "La vie des Arts: Le Pouce de Germaine Richier," France Observateur, Paris, 1 November 1956
Jean Cassou, Richier, Sculpteurs Modernes, Paris 1961
Michel Conil-Lacoste, "Chroniques: Germaine Richier ou la Confusion des Règnes," Cahier du Sud, Marseille, February 1967, pp. 307-311
Michel Conil-Lacoste, "Richier," Nouveau Dictionnaire de la Sculpture Moderne, Paris 1970, pp. 262-264
Wienand Verlag, Germaine Richier, Cologne 1997, cat. no. 76, p. 119
Condition
This work is in good and sound condition overall. There is light evidence of pitting to the bronze. There is scattered evidence of handling which has caused areas of the patina to be rubbed thin. Under very close inspection, some scattered and unobtrusive surface abrasions are visible.
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.
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.