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Joan Miró
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Joan Miró
- Personnage
- Signed Miró Artigas
- Painted and glazed ceramic with metal wire
- Height: 16 1/4 in.
- 41.3 cm
Provenance
Galerie Maeght, Paris
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York
Robert Bollt, New York
Thence by descent
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York
Robert Bollt, New York
Thence by descent
Exhibited
Barcelona, Palau de la Virreina, Miró ceramista, 1993, n.n., illustrated in color in the catalogue
Literature
José Pierre & José Corredor-Matheos, Céramiques de Miró et Artigas, Paris, 1974, no. 78, p. 76
Francesc Miralles, Llorens Artigas, Barcelona, 1992, no. 633, p. 272
Joan Punyet Miró & Joan Gardy Artigas, Joan Miró, Josep Llorens Artigas, Ceramics. Catalogue raisonné, 1941-1981, Paris, 2007, no. 102, illustrated p. 104
Francesc Miralles, Llorens Artigas, Barcelona, 1992, no. 633, p. 272
Joan Punyet Miró & Joan Gardy Artigas, Joan Miró, Josep Llorens Artigas, Ceramics. Catalogue raisonné, 1941-1981, Paris, 2007, no. 102, illustrated p. 104
Condition
Overall the works appears to be in excellent condition. Some minor surface dirt in the interior and in some of the deeper crevices. The figure's head is attached by a wire and rotates freely. There are some areas of craqueleur in the glaze which are very thin and stable.
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.
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.