Lot 163
- 163
César
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- César
- La Mouche
- signed, numbered EA and stamped with the foundry mark Valsuani
- bronze with golden patina
- 12 x 16 x 13 cm; 4 3/4 x 6 5/16 x 5 1/8 in.
- Conceived in iron in 1956 and executed in bronze in 1969, this work is the artist's proof from an edition of 8 plus 3 hors commerce and 1 artist's proof.
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Sale: Blanchet & Associés, Tableaux et sculptures impressionnistes, XIXe et modernes, 4 March 2011, lot 56
Acquired from the above by the current owner
Sale: Blanchet & Associés, Tableaux et sculptures impressionnistes, XIXe et modernes, 4 March 2011, lot 56
Acquired from the above by the current owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Henri Creuzevault, César, 1957, original iron
Paris, Galerie Henri Creuzevault, César, Fers 1950 - 1960 Bronzes, 1971; catalogue, illustration of the original iron
Paris, Galerie Henri Creuzevault, César, Fers 1950 - 1960 Bronzes, 1971; catalogue, illustration of the original iron
Literature
Pierre Cabanne, Un Art Nouveau, Historia Magazine n°193, 20è siècle, p. 2702, illustration of the original iron
Denyse Durand-Ruel, César: Catalogue Raisonné, Volume I, 1947-1965, Paris, 1994, no. 163, pp. 138-139, illustration of the original iron
Denyse Durand-Ruel, César: Catalogue Raisonné, Volume I, 1947-1965, Paris, 1994, no. 163, pp. 138-139, illustration of the original iron
Condition
There are few scratches, light oxidation marks and natural signs of aging on the surface of the bronze. This work is in very good original condition.
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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. 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."