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César
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- César
- La Pacholette
- signed and numbered 2/9
- bronze
- 82 x 80 x 100 cm; 32 1/4 x 31 1/2 x 39 3/8 in.
- Conceived in iron in 1966 and cast in bronze in 1967 (foundry Godard Paris), this work is number 2 from an edition of 9 plus 3 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Galerie Claude Bernard, Paris
Carlo Lavizzari, Geneva
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1992)
Sale: Sotheby's, Paris, Art Contemporain, 9 December 2015, lot 145
Private Collection, Paris
Carlo Lavizzari, Geneva
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1992)
Sale: Sotheby's, Paris, Art Contemporain, 9 December 2015, lot 145
Private Collection, Paris
Exhibited
Malmö, Malmö Konsthall ; Milan, Palazzo Reale, César, June 1997 - July 1998 ; catalogue, p. 62, illustrated (original iron)
Luxembourg, Galerie L'independance, Dexia Banque, Hommage à César, 2000; catalogue, p. 63, illustrated (another proof)
Evreux et à La Source, La guéroulde, Hotel du Département Furieux, Moments d'Art Contemporain, 19 October - 1 December 2000; catalogue, p. 36, illustrated in colours (another proof)
Bilbao, Bilbao Bizkaia Kutxa Fundazioa Page, César, 1952-1995, 9 May - 31 July 2001; catalogue, p. 47, illustrated (another proof)
Luxembourg, Galerie L'independance, Dexia Banque, Hommage à César, 2000; catalogue, p. 63, illustrated (another proof)
Evreux et à La Source, La guéroulde, Hotel du Département Furieux, Moments d'Art Contemporain, 19 October - 1 December 2000; catalogue, p. 36, illustrated in colours (another proof)
Bilbao, Bilbao Bizkaia Kutxa Fundazioa Page, César, 1952-1995, 9 May - 31 July 2001; catalogue, p. 47, illustrated (another proof)
Literature
Pierre Restany, César, Paris, 1988, p. 211, illustrated in colour (original iron)
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
Aside from some natural oxidation marks visible on the base, this work is in very good condition.
"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."