Lot 169
- 169
Philippe Hiquily
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Philippe Hiquily
- Girouette
- signed with the artist's initials and numbered 8/8
- iron and base
- 238 x 190 x 76 cm; 93 11/16 x 74 13/16 x 29 15/16 in.
- Executed in 2004, this work is number 8 from an edition of 8 plus 4 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Loft, Philippe Hiquily, 19 September - 8 November 2008 (another proof)
Paris, Galerie Loft, Art Saint-Germain-des-Près, Philippe Hiquily et Wang Keping; Sculpture et sensualité, 14 - 17 May 2009 (another proof)
Paris, Galerie Loft, Art Saint-Germain-des-Près, Philippe Hiquily et Wang Keping; Sculpture et sensualité, 14 - 17 May 2009 (another proof)
Literature
Philippe Hiquily, Catalogue Raisonné, 1948-2011, Volume I, Paris, 2010, no. 250, p. 213, illustration in colour of another proof
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
The corian base is in excellent condition.
The iron presents some discolouration and imperfections, visible under close inspection. The working system is intact.
This work is in very good condition.
"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."