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Yves Klein
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Yves Klein
- L’Esclave Mourant d’Après Michel Ange (S 20)
- stamped with the artist's signature, titled and numbered Yves Klein S 20 Eslave Mourant d'Apres Michel Ange 18/300 R. Klein Moquay on a label affixed to the underside
- blue pigment and synthetic resin on plaster
- 56.5 by 18.7 by 15.8cm.; 22 1/4 by 7 3/8 by 15 7/8 in.
- Conceived in 1962 and executed posthumously in 1992, this work is number 18 from an edition of 300, plus 50 hors-commerce proofs numbered I/L to L/L.
Provenance
The Yves Klein Estate, Paris
Annandale Galleries, Sydney
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2008
Annandale Galleries, Sydney
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2008
Exhibited
Bern, Kunsthalle Bern, Yves Klein, 1971, p. 105, illustrated (edition number unknown)
Literature
Paul Wember, Yves Klein, Cologne 1969, p. 98, no. S 20, illustrated (edition number unknown)
Sidra Stich, Yves Klein, Stuttgart 1994, p. 247, no. 113, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Jean-Paul Ledeur, Yves Klein: Catalogue of Editions and Sculptures Edited, Knokke-le-Zoute 1999, p. 248, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Nicolas Charlet, Yves Klein, Paris 2000, n.p., illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Sidra Stich, Yves Klein, Stuttgart 1994, p. 247, no. 113, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Jean-Paul Ledeur, Yves Klein: Catalogue of Editions and Sculptures Edited, Knokke-le-Zoute 1999, p. 248, illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Nicolas Charlet, Yves Klein, Paris 2000, n.p., illustrated in colour (edition number unknown)
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is much brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals a few very faint and thin surface scratches isolated in places, which are characteristic of the artist's choice of medium.
"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."