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Provenance

Galerie Arditti, Paris L'Attico Esse Arte, Rome Acquis du précédent par le père du propriétaire actuel vers 1968

Exhibited

Rome, Galleria Senior, Hans Bellmer , 1968 Condition The board is stable.There are areas of fluorescence under UV light to the bottom left and bottom right, possibly retouching. Apart from some overall surface dirt, this work is in good overall 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." Catalogue Note signed 'Bellmer' (lower right), oil on board. Executed circa 1962.

Catalog summary

Hans Bellmer COMPOSITION signé Bellmer (en bas à droite) huile sur carton 70 x 35 cm; 27 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. Provenance Galerie Arditti, Paris L'Attico Esse Arte, Rome Acquis du précédent par le père du propriétaire actuel vers 1968 Exhibited Rome, Galleria Senior, Hans Bellmer , 1968 Condition The board is stable.There are areas of fluorescence under UV light to the bottom left and bottom right, possibly retouching. Apart from some overall surface dirt, this work is in good overall 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." Catalogue Note signed 'Bellmer' (lower right), oil on board. Executed circa 1962.