Details

Provenance

Galerie Jean Fournier, Paris Paul Kasmin Gallery, New  York Collection particulière, New York

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Jean Fournier, Simon Hantaï. Pour Pierre Reverdy. Etudes , 19 juin-26 juillet 1969 New  York, Paul Kasmin Gallery, Simon Hantaï , mars - avril 2010; catalogue, p. 16 (détail) et no.12, illustré en couleurs

Literature

Molly Warnock, Penser la peinture: Simon Hantaï , Paris, 2012, p.215, illustré Condition Colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the blue is lighter, more brilliant and vivid in the original painting.<br>The image does not convey the subtility of interplay of different layers of painting, typical of Hantai's pliages technique.<br>The painting is in excellent 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 Du 19 juin au 26 juillet 1969, majestueuse et monumentale, Etude (le présent lot) se déploie sur les murs de la Galerie Jean Fournier. « Le jour s’est déplié comme une nappe blanche ». Dans cette exposition historique intitulée Simon Hantaï. Pour Pierre Reverdy. Etudes , les mots du poète entrent en résonnance avec la toile qui consacre dans les éclats kaléidoscopiques de blanc et de bleu la maturité conceptuelle et technique du peintre. © DR

Catalog summary

Simon Hantaï Étude signé des initiales et daté 69 huile sur toile 267 x 245,5 cm; 105 x 96 5/8 in. Provenance Galerie Jean Fournier, Paris Paul Kasmin Gallery, New  York Collection particulière, New York Exhibited Paris, Galerie Jean Fournier, Simon Hantaï. Pour Pierre Reverdy. Etudes , 19 juin-26 juillet 1969 New  York, Paul Kasmin Gallery, Simon Hantaï , mars - avril 2010; catalogue, p. 16 (détail) et no.12, illustré en couleurs Literature Molly Warnock, Penser la peinture: Simon Hantaï , Paris, 2012, p.215, illustré Condition Colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the blue is lighter, more brilliant and vivid in the original painting.<br>The image does not convey the subtility of interplay of different layers of painting, typical of Hantai's pliages technique.<br>The painting is in excellent 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 Du 19 juin au 26 juillet 1969, majestueuse et monumentale, Etude (le présent lot) se déploie sur les murs de la Galerie Jean Fournier. « Le jour s’est déplié comme une nappe blanche ». Dans cette exposition historique intitulée Simon Hantaï. Pour Pierre Reverdy. Etudes , les mots du poète entrent en résonnance avec la toile qui consacre dans les éclats kaléidoscopiques de blanc et de bleu la maturité conceptuelle et technique du peintre. © DR