Details

Provenance

Saidenberg Gallery, New York Galleria Nahmad, Milan Davlyn Gallery, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1979

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Rive Droite, César (avec Burri), 1956 London, Hanover Gallery, César, 1957, no.6, illustrated New York, Saidenberg Gallery, César Sculpture 1953-1961, 1961, no.7, illustrated

Literature

Denyse Durand Ruel, César: Catalogue Raisonné 1947-1964, Vol. I, Paris, 1994, p. 133, no. 151, illustrated Condition Colour: <br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. The base appears straight and parallel to the square element in the original and not as illustrated in the catalogue.<br><br>Condition: <br>There is evidence of natural corrosion and oxidisation to the iron in places throughout, in keeping with the artist's choice of medium. Close inspection reveals light patches of flaking to the base and more intricate elements of the sculpture. "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

César Personnage incised with the artist's signature and date 1957 welded iron 51 by 36 by 12.5cm.; 20 by 14 1/8 by 5in. Executed in 1956-57. Provenance Saidenberg Gallery, New York Galleria Nahmad, Milan Davlyn Gallery, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1979 Exhibited Paris, Galerie Rive Droite, César (avec Burri), 1956 London, Hanover Gallery, César, 1957, no.6, illustrated New York, Saidenberg Gallery, César Sculpture 1953-1961, 1961, no.7, illustrated Literature Denyse Durand Ruel, César: Catalogue Raisonné 1947-1964, Vol. I, Paris, 1994, p. 133, no. 151, illustrated Condition Colour: <br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. The base appears straight and parallel to the square element in the original and not as illustrated in the catalogue.<br><br>Condition: <br>There is evidence of natural corrosion and oxidisation to the iron in places throughout, in keeping with the artist's choice of medium. Close inspection reveals light patches of flaking to the base and more intricate elements of the sculpture. "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."