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E. L. T. Mesens
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- E. L. T. Mesens
- Quartiers inégaux et réservés
- signed Mesens (lower left), titled Quartiers inégaux et réservés (lower centre) and dated 7/1954 (lower right)
- gouache, ink and collage on cardboard laid down on cardboard
- 33.9 x 21.7 cm; 13 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. (visible dimensions)
Provenance
André Breton, Paris (by descent and sold: Calmels Cohen, Paris, April 15, 2003, lot 4364)
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Furstenberg, E. L. T. Mesens - Collages, 1958
Brussels, Palais des Beaux Arts, E. L. T. Mesens - Collages, 1959, no. 21
Brussels, Palais des Beaux Arts, E. L. T. Mesens - Collages, 1959, no. 21
Literature
A. M. Lobbestaei, E.L.T.Mesens. Situering van de figuur in de dadaistische - en surrealistische tijdsgeest - Stylistische analyse van het plastisch uvre. Bijlagen. Proefschrift aangeboden tot het bekomen van de graad van licentiaat in de Kunstgeschiedenis en Oudheidkunde. Sektie Plastische Kunsten, Ghent, 1974-75, no. 28
Condition
Four separate collages elements laid down on the artist's painted board. All the collage elements are present and stable. The edges of the four collage elements are irregularly cut. There are two pinholes to the centre of the upper edge on the artist's board. This work is in overall very 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."