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Joan Miró
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Joan Miró
- Le Lézard
- Signed Miró Artigas
- Painted and glazed ceramic
- Length: 13 1/3 in.
- 33.8 cm
Provenance
Hermann Wunsche, Bonn
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Private Collection (acquired from the above and sold: Christie's, London, June 19, 2007, lot 469)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Private Collection (acquired from the above and sold: Christie's, London, June 19, 2007, lot 469)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Maeght, Miró-Artigas, Terres de grand feu, 1956, no. 29
Literature
José Pierre & José Corredor-Matheos, Céramiques de Miró et Artigas, Paris, 1974, no. 269, illustrated p. 127
Francesc Miralles, Llorens Artigas, Barcelona, 1992, no. 710, illustrated p. 290
Josep Llorens Artigas, Joan Miró, Ceramics, Catalogue raisonné, 1941-1981, Paris, 2007, no. 293, illustrated p. 248
Francesc Miralles, Llorens Artigas, Barcelona, 1992, no. 710, illustrated p. 290
Josep Llorens Artigas, Joan Miró, Ceramics, Catalogue raisonné, 1941-1981, Paris, 2007, no. 293, illustrated p. 248
Condition
The work is in very good condition. Painted and glazed ceramic with a mottled green and black glaze. There are a few scattered nicks to the surface consistent with age. The surface is otherwise very well preserved,
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.