Details

Provenance

Galerie Daniel Cordier, Paris Galerie Beyeler, Basel Sotheby's, London, June 28, 1972, lot 45 Waddington Galleries, London Donald Morris Gallery, Inc., Detroit Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1974

Exhibited

Basel, Galerie Beyeler, Jean Dubuffet , February - April 1965, cat. no. 77, n.p., illustrated Detroit, Donald Morris Gallery, Inc., Dubuffet: Paintings, Drawings, Gouaches 1946-1966 , March 1974, cat. no. 21, n.p., illustrated

Literature

Max Loreau, ed., Catalogue des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Fascicule XVIII: Dessins 1960 , Geneva, 1969, cat. no. 104, p. 64, illustrated Andreas Franzke, Dubuffet , New York, 1981, p. 142, illustrated Condition This work is in very god condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse in multiple locations. There are artist's pinholes in all 4 corners and at the center left and center right of the sheet. The bottom edge is very light deckled. There is some very minor lifting and light wear at the corners and edges of the sheet. There is evidence of very faint discoloration at the edges of the sheet and in the right quadrant of the sheet. Framed under Plexiglas. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Jean Dubuffet Tête signed with the artist's initials and dated Juin 1960 ink on paper 11 3/4 by 8 5/8 in. 30 by 22 cm. Provenance Galerie Daniel Cordier, Paris Galerie Beyeler, Basel Sotheby's, London, June 28, 1972, lot 45 Waddington Galleries, London Donald Morris Gallery, Inc., Detroit Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1974 Exhibited Basel, Galerie Beyeler, Jean Dubuffet , February - April 1965, cat. no. 77, n.p., illustrated Detroit, Donald Morris Gallery, Inc., Dubuffet: Paintings, Drawings, Gouaches 1946-1966 , March 1974, cat. no. 21, n.p., illustrated Literature Max Loreau, ed., Catalogue des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Fascicule XVIII: Dessins 1960 , Geneva, 1969, cat. no. 104, p. 64, illustrated Andreas Franzke, Dubuffet , New York, 1981, p. 142, illustrated Condition This work is in very god condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse in multiple locations. There are artist's pinholes in all 4 corners and at the center left and center right of the sheet. The bottom edge is very light deckled. There is some very minor lifting and light wear at the corners and edges of the sheet. There is evidence of very faint discoloration at the edges of the sheet and in the right quadrant of the sheet. Framed under Plexiglas. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.