Details

Provenance

Galerie Jeanne-Bucher, Paris, no. 3460 Private Collection, Paris, 1959 Private Collection, London, Galerie Jeanne-Bucher, Paris, 1968 Kunsthandel M.L. de Boer, Amsterdam, no.12152, 1976 Acquired from the above by the previous owner in 1976

Exhibited

Solo Exhibtions: Paris, Galerie Jeanne-Bucher, 1956 Hanover; Lübeck et Recklinghausen, Kestner- Gesellschaft, St. Annen-Museum and Städtische Kunsthalle, no. 46, 1957 Eindhoven and Amsterdam, Stedelijk van Abbe Museum and Stedelijk Museum, no. 54, 1957 Paris, Musée National d'Art Moderne,  no. 74, 1959 Luzern, Kunstmuseum, no. 69, 1962 Colmar, Musée d'Unterlinden, no. 34, 1970 Luxemburg and Trèves, Musée d'Histoire et d'Art and Städtisches Museum, no. 32, 1970 Group Exhibitions: Kassel, Museum Fridericianum, Documenta I, no. 59a, 1955 Montréal, Galerie Montréal, 1968, illustrated Paris, Galerie de Bellechasse, 1974, illustrated Paris, Galerie Jeanne-Bucher, 1975 Billom, Église Saint-Loup, 1975 Amsterdam, Kunsthandel M.L. de Boer, no. 5, 1976

Literature

Isabelle Bissière and Virginie Duval, Bissière Catalogue raisonné 1944-1964 , Switzerland, 2001, p. 701, illustrated in colour Condition Condition: This work is in very good condition. Upon close insepction, there are several isolated hairline cracks scattered in places throughout, notably in the top left hand corner. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light. "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."

Catalog summary

Roger Bissière Ocre signed and dated '54 oil on hessian 77 by 47 cm. Provenance Galerie Jeanne-Bucher, Paris, no. 3460 Private Collection, Paris, 1959 Private Collection, London, Galerie Jeanne-Bucher, Paris, 1968 Kunsthandel M.L. de Boer, Amsterdam, no.12152, 1976 Acquired from the above by the previous owner in 1976 Exhibited Solo Exhibtions: Paris, Galerie Jeanne-Bucher, 1956 Hanover; Lübeck et Recklinghausen, Kestner- Gesellschaft, St. Annen-Museum and Städtische Kunsthalle, no. 46, 1957 Eindhoven and Amsterdam, Stedelijk van Abbe Museum and Stedelijk Museum, no. 54, 1957 Paris, Musée National d'Art Moderne,  no. 74, 1959 Luzern, Kunstmuseum, no. 69, 1962 Colmar, Musée d'Unterlinden, no. 34, 1970 Luxemburg and Trèves, Musée d'Histoire et d'Art and Städtisches Museum, no. 32, 1970 Group Exhibitions: Kassel, Museum Fridericianum, Documenta I, no. 59a, 1955 Montréal, Galerie Montréal, 1968, illustrated Paris, Galerie de Bellechasse, 1974, illustrated Paris, Galerie Jeanne-Bucher, 1975 Billom, Église Saint-Loup, 1975 Amsterdam, Kunsthandel M.L. de Boer, no. 5, 1976 Literature Isabelle Bissière and Virginie Duval, Bissière Catalogue raisonné 1944-1964 , Switzerland, 2001, p. 701, illustrated in colour Condition Condition: This work is in very good condition. Upon close insepction, there are several isolated hairline cracks scattered in places throughout, notably in the top left hand corner. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light. "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."