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Joan Miró
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Joan Miró
- FEMME
- inscribed Miró, numbered N 4 and stamped with the foundry mark Clementi cire perdue
- bronze
- height: 72.5cm., 28 1/2 in.
Provenance
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Sale: Christie's, London, 2nd July 1998, lot 272
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Christie's, London, 2nd July 1998, lot 272
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Alain Jouffroy & Joan Teixidor, Miró Sculptures, Paris, 1980, no. 145, illustration of another cast p. 201
Fundaçio Joan Miró, Obra de Joan Miró, Barcelona, 1988, no. 1537, illustration of another cast
Emilio Fernández Miró & Pilar Ortega Chapel, Joan Miró, Sculptures. Catalogue raisonné, 1928-1982, Paris, 2006, no. 161, illustration of another cast p. 167
Fundaçio Joan Miró, Obra de Joan Miró, Barcelona, 1988, no. 1537, illustration of another cast
Emilio Fernández Miró & Pilar Ortega Chapel, Joan Miró, Sculptures. Catalogue raisonné, 1928-1982, Paris, 2006, no. 161, illustration of another cast p. 167
Condition
In very good condition with a mixed light green and brown patina. The drips and streaks to the patina are intrinsic to the work and the artist's intention. Apart from slight surface dirt and a few minor nicks and scratches,this work is in very good condition. . An inventory number 11591 is inscribed inside the work on the "floor" of the crate.
"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."