Details

Provenance

The Yves Klein Estate, Paris Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Jean-Paul Ledeur, Ed., Yves Klein: Catalogue raisonné des éditions et sculptures éditées , Knokke 2000, p. 53 (text) Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although it fails to fully convey the intensity of the IKB pigment. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some minute and superficial scratches to the Plexiglas of the tabletop. "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

Yves Klein Table IKB® signed R. Moquay and numbered RFD-PQRD on a label affixed to the underside blue pigment in glass, Plexiglas and chrome metal-plated base 35.8 by 125 by 99.7 cm. 14 1/8 by 49 1/4 by 39 3/8 in. This work is from an edition begun in 1963 under the supervision of Rotraut Klein-Moquay based on a model by Yves Klein. Provenance The Yves Klein Estate, Paris Acquired from the above by the present owner Literature Jean-Paul Ledeur, Ed., Yves Klein: Catalogue raisonné des éditions et sculptures éditées , Knokke 2000, p. 53 (text) Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although it fails to fully convey the intensity of the IKB pigment. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some minute and superficial scratches to the Plexiglas of the tabletop. "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."