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Joan Miró
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joan Miró
- Plaque
- signed Miró, dated 1945 and inscribed Artigas on the reverse
- painted and glazed earthenware
- 12.5 by 19.5cm., 5 by 7 3/4 in.
Provenance
Jacques Rivelli (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection (by descent from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2015
Private Collection (by descent from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2015
Literature
José Pierre & José Corredor-Matheos, Céramiques de Miró et Artigas, Paris, 1974, no. 13, illustrated p. 201
Francesc Miralles, Llorens Artigas, Barcelona, 1992, no. 596, illustrated p. 263
Joan Punyet Miró & Joan Gardy Artigas, Joan Miró, Josep Llorens Artigas, Ceramics, Catalogue raisonné 1941-1981, Paris, 2007, no. 44, illustrated p. 56
Francesc Miralles, Llorens Artigas, Barcelona, 1992, no. 596, illustrated p. 263
Joan Punyet Miró & Joan Gardy Artigas, Joan Miró, Josep Llorens Artigas, Ceramics, Catalogue raisonné 1941-1981, Paris, 2007, no. 44, illustrated p. 56
Condition
The ceramic is sound. There is some some hairline cracking to the glaze throughout and some light scuffing to the edges notably in the lower right corner. This work is in very good overall condition.
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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."