Alexandre Noll

four crosses, three in ebony, one in oak
Three signed ANoll

Collection Jacques Grange, Paris (acquired directly from the artist's family)

Olivier Jean-Elie and Pierre Passebon, Alexandre Noll, Paris, 1999, illustrated p. 73

EN : All four pieces in good overall condition. The largest one in oak (n. 1) : Very minor and rare dents on the edges. N. 2 : Rare and minute surface scratches and minute dents and a few more significant scratches with vertical dents on the front of the cross (visible on the catalogue illustration). A few hairline cracks in the wood and a more important one above the top of the cross that has been previously partially re-glued. Remnants of old labels. Dirt N. 3 : Rare and minute surface scratches and minute dents. A few hairline cracks on the wood. Remnants of old labels. N. 4 : One small dent on a side, not visually distractive. Remnants of glue from a previous label on the back. //// FR : Les quatre pièces en bon état général. La plus grande croix en chêne (n.1) : très petits et rares enfoncements sur les arêtes. N. 2 : Rares et infimes rayures de surfaces et petits enfoncements dont quelques rayures plus importantes avec des enfoncements verticaux sur le recto de la croix (visible sur l'illustration du catalogue). Quelques fissures dans le bois dont une plus importante au sommet de la croix qui a été re-collée. Restes d'étiquettes. Encrassement. N. 3 : Rares et infimes rayures de surface et quelques petits enfoncements. Quelques fines fissures sur le bois. Restes d'étiquettes. N. 4 : Un petit enfoncement sur un côté, peu visible. Restes de colle d'une ancienne étiquette.
"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."