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Joseph Csaky
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Joseph Csaky
- Figure abstraite debout
- signed Csaky, stamped E.A. 1, stamped with the artist's studio mark AC and stamped with the foundry mark Blanchet Fondeur
- bronze
- height: 72.2 cm; 28 3/8 in.
Provenance
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, December 11, 1989, lot 230
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Exhibited
Troyes, Musée d'Art Moderne, Csaky, Sculptures, Dessins, 1986, no. 15, another version illustrated in the catalogue n. p.
Frankfurt, Galerie René Reichard, Konstruktion Abstraktion, 1991, p. 21
Ludwigshafen, Wilhem-Hack-Museum, Die neue Wirklichkeit, Abstraktion als Weltentwurf, 1994, p. 169
Frankfurt, Galerie René Reichard, Konstruktion Abstraktion, 1991, p. 21
Ludwigshafen, Wilhem-Hack-Museum, Die neue Wirklichkeit, Abstraktion als Weltentwurf, 1994, p. 169
Literature
"Cours, Csaky un sculpteur moderne sous estimé", Connaissance des Arts, November 1977, illustrated p. 155
Edith Balas, Josef Csaky a Pioneer of Modern Sculpture, Philadelphia, 1998, fig. 28, p. 54 et fig. 52 p. 82
Félix Marcilhac, Josef Csaky, Paris, 2007, réf. FM.31/c, p. 321
Edith Balas, Josef Csaky a Pioneer of Modern Sculpture, Philadelphia, 1998, fig. 28, p. 54 et fig. 52 p. 82
Félix Marcilhac, Josef Csaky, Paris, 2007, réf. FM.31/c, p. 321
Condition
Attractive brown patina with golden tones. There are some areas of surface scratching to the bronze and general wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. There are surface spots of staining to the lower part of the bronze which could be cleaned. This work is in overall good condition.
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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."