- 142
César
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- César
- La Postella
- signed, numbered 7/8 and stamped with the foundry mark Bocquel
- bronze
- 90 x 65 x 46 cm; 35 7/16 x 25 5/8 x 18 1/8 in.
- Conceived in 1964 and executed in bronze in 1997, this work is number 7 from and edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs and 2 hors commerce.
Exhibited
Turin, Galerie Galatea; Roma, Galleria il Fante di Spade; César, 1966; catalogue, no.11, illustrated (the iron)
Cannes, Galerie Madoura, César 1955-1966, 1966 (the iron)
Marseille, Musée Cantini, César Rétrospective, 1966; catalogue, no.28, illustrated (the iron)
Paris, Galerie Henri Creuzevault, César Fers 1950-1960 Bronzes, 1971 (other example)
Liège, Musée d'Art Moderne, César, 1982; catalogue, no.15, illustré (other example)
Paris, Musée de la Poste, César Bronzes, 1984 (other example)
Cannes, Galerie Madoura, César 1955-1966, 1966 (the iron)
Marseille, Musée Cantini, César Rétrospective, 1966; catalogue, no.28, illustrated (the iron)
Paris, Galerie Henri Creuzevault, César Fers 1950-1960 Bronzes, 1971 (other example)
Liège, Musée d'Art Moderne, César, 1982; catalogue, no.15, illustré (other example)
Paris, Musée de la Poste, César Bronzes, 1984 (other example)
Literature
Denyse Durand-Ruel, César, Catalogue Raisonné Volume I 1947-1964, p.422, no.536, illustrated (the iron)
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
The base presents some very faint scratch marks, and tiny dents on the edge.
There are few light superficial scratches on the figure, visible only under close inspection. The work is composed of an assemblage of three welded pieces of bronze.
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."