Lot 287
- 287
Yves Klein
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Yves Klein
- La Terre Bleue
- embossed with the star on the base and numbered 68/300 on a label affixed to the underside
dry blue pigment and synthetic resin on plaster
- 14 by 11 by 11 in. 35.6 by 27.9 by 27.9 cm.
- Conceived in 1957 and cast in 1990 by Galerie Bonnier, Geneva, this work is number 68 from an edition of 300 plus 50 Hors Commerce.
Provenance
Private Collection, Japan
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Nice, Musèe d'Art Moderne at d'Art Contemporain, Yves Klein Long Live the Immaterial!, April - September, 2000, p. 184, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Lugano, Museo d'Arte, Yves Klein, May - September 2009, p. 149, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Lugano, Museo d'Arte, Yves Klein, May - September 2009, p. 149, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Literature
Pierre Restany, Yves Klein, New York, 1982, p. 226, illustrated in color
Exh. Cat., Paris, Centre Georges Pompidou Musée National d'Art Moderne, Yves Klein, 1983, p. 109, illustrated in color
Paul Wember, Yves Klein, Cologne, 1969, no. RP7, p. 137, illustrated
Jean-Paul Ledeur, Yves Klein, Catalogue Raisonné des Editions et Sculptures, Knokke-le-Zoute, 2000, no. RP7, p. 242, illustrated in color
Hannah Weitemeier, Yves Klein 1928-1962 International Klein Blue, Cologne, 2001, p. 83, illustrated in color
Exh. Cat., Yves Klein, Lugano, Museo d'Arte della Città di Lugano, 2003, 😼p. 149, i💫llustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The globe moves smoothly and freely. In scattered pinpoint areas there is loss to the blue pigment as a result of rubbing. Otherwise the surface is bright, clean and fresh.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.