Details

Provenance

Acquired by Willem Sandberg for the Peter Stuyvesant Collection in 1965

Exhibited

The Hague, Haags Gemeentemuseum, Constant , 1965 Eindhoven, Bijenkorf (& travellling), Kunst over de Drempel , 1985 Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, Art Works: International Modern Art in the Industrial Working Environment, an Experiment over more than Thirty Years Peter Stuyvesant Foundation , 1991-1992, p. 63, illustrated in colour Barcelona, Fondación Miró; Zaragoza, Palacio de la Lonja; Valencia, Museo de la Ciudad, El Arte Funciona , 1992 Sevilla, World EXPO '92, Art in the Factory , 1992, no. 19

Literature

Hein van Haaren, Constant (Art and Architecture in the Netherlands) , Amsterdam, 1966, no. 11a, illustrated Harry Abrams, Hans Jaffé, et al., Adventure in Art, An International Group of Art Collections in Industrial Environments , Milan & Amsterdam, 1970, p. 135, illustrated in colour Condition Colours:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is darker.<br><br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in good condition. The sheet is paper taped along the extreme edges to the mount. There are two pin holes; one in each upper corner. Some buckling to the sheet is notable along the upper part of the paper. "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

Constant Barricade signed and dated '50 watercolour on paper 64,5 by 47,5cm.; 25 3/8 by 18 5/8 in. Provenance Acquired by Willem Sandberg for the Peter Stuyvesant Collection in 1965 Exhibited The Hague, Haags Gemeentemuseum, Constant , 1965 Eindhoven, Bijenkorf (& travellling), Kunst over de Drempel , 1985 Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, Art Works: International Modern Art in the Industrial Working Environment, an Experiment over more than Thirty Years Peter Stuyvesant Foundation , 1991-1992, p. 63, illustrated in colour Barcelona, Fondación Miró; Zaragoza, Palacio de la Lonja; Valencia, Museo de la Ciudad, El Arte Funciona , 1992 Sevilla, World EXPO '92, Art in the Factory , 1992, no. 19 Literature Hein van Haaren, Constant (Art and Architecture in the Netherlands) , Amsterdam, 1966, no. 11a, illustrated Harry Abrams, Hans Jaffé, et al., Adventure in Art, An International Group of Art Collections in Industrial Environments , Milan & Amsterdam, 1970, p. 135, illustrated in colour Condition Colours:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is darker.<br><br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in good condition. The sheet is paper taped along the extreme edges to the mount. There are two pin holes; one in each upper corner. Some buckling to the sheet is notable along the upper part of the paper. "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."