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CÉSAR | Nu de la belle de mai
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- César
- Nu de la belle de mai
- signed, stamped with the foundry mark Fondeur Bocquel and numbered 2/8
- bronze
- 150 x 37 x 52 cm; 59 1/16 x 14 9/16 x 20 1/2 in.
- Conceived in 1957 this work was executed in 1980 and is number 2 from an edition of 8 plus 2 artist proofs and 2 Hors Commerce.
Provenance
Galerie Patrice Trigano, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1985
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1985
Exhibited
Aix-en-Provence, Cloître Saint Louis, Divers aspects de l'expression plastique de Picasso à nos jours, 1980 (other exemple)
Paris, Galerie Beaubourg, César sculptures anciennes, 1980 (other example)
Paris, Grand Palais, FIAC, Galerie Beaubourg, César Sculptures 1950-1980, 1980 (other example)
Brest, César Rétrospective, 1981 (other example)
Cabriès-en-Provence, César Rétrospective, 1981 (other example)
Roubaix, Hôtel de Ville, César Rétrospective, 1981 (other example)
Kruishoutem, Belgique, Fondation Veranneman, César, 1981 (other example)
Liège, Musée d'art Moderne, César, 1982; catalog, p.30, no. 13 (other example)
Paris, Pavillon des Arts, César, 1983 (other example)
Paris, Musée de la poste, César Bronzes, 1984; catalog, no. 8 (other example)
Brécey, Château de Brécey, César, 1985 (other example)
Dunkerque, Musée d'Art Contemporain, César 1955-1985, 1985 (other example)
Aix-en-Provence, Office Départemental de la Culture des Bouches du Rhône, César, 1987 ; catalog p. 29 (other example)
Avallon, Centre Culturel de l'Yonne, Colégiale Saint Lazare, César 30 dernières années de son œuvre, 1987
Séoul, Gana Art Gallery, César, 1988 (other example)
Paris, JGM. Galerie, Années 60 : l'Objet sculpture, 1990 (other example)
Paris, Grand Palais, Fiac, JGM. Galerie, 1990; catalog, p. 29 (other example)
Marseille, Musée Vieille Charité, Rétrospective César, 1993 (plaster)
Paris, Galerie Beaubourg, César sculptures anciennes, 1980 (other example)
Paris, Grand Palais, FIAC, Galerie Beaubourg, César Sculptures 1950-1980, 1980 (other example)
Brest, César Rétrospective, 1981 (other example)
Cabriès-en-Provence, César Rétrospective, 1981 (other example)
Roubaix, Hôtel de Ville, César Rétrospective, 1981 (other example)
Kruishoutem, Belgique, Fondation Veranneman, César, 1981 (other example)
Liège, Musée d'art Moderne, César, 1982; catalog, p.30, no. 13 (other example)
Paris, Pavillon des Arts, César, 1983 (other example)
Paris, Musée de la poste, César Bronzes, 1984; catalog, no. 8 (other example)
Brécey, Château de Brécey, César, 1985 (other example)
Dunkerque, Musée d'Art Contemporain, César 1955-1985, 1985 (other example)
Aix-en-Provence, Office Départemental de la Culture des Bouches du Rhône, César, 1987 ; catalog p. 29 (other example)
Avallon, Centre Culturel de l'Yonne, Colégiale Saint Lazare, César 30 dernières années de son œuvre, 1987
Séoul, Gana Art Gallery, César, 1988 (other example)
Paris, JGM. Galerie, Années 60 : l'Objet sculpture, 1990 (other example)
Paris, Grand Palais, Fiac, JGM. Galerie, 1990; catalog, p. 29 (other example)
Marseille, Musée Vieille Charité, Rétrospective César, 1993 (plaster)
Literature
Lamarche-Vadel, César, Artistes no. 6, X-XI, 1980, p. 20
Pierre Restany, César, Paris, p. 129
Denyse Durand-Ruel, César, Catalogue Raisonné, Colume I, 1947 - 1964, 1994, Rome, pp. 160-161, no. 178, illustrated
Pierre Restany, César, Paris, p. 129
Denyse Durand-Ruel, César, Catalogue Raisonné, Colume I, 1947 - 1964, 1994, Rome, pp. 160-161, no. 178, illustrated
Condition
There is a thin layer of dust in the creases. Imperfections to the bronze patina are inherent to the natural ageing of the medium. A small rub mark is located on the right buttocks. 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."
Catalogue Note
This work is registered in the archives of Denyse Durand-Ruel under number 262.