Balthus
Nu endormi , 1969 (Executed)
Lot #23 |
2022-03-16 |
Sotheby's, Paris
Surrealism and Its Legacy
Category:
Works on Paper
Estimate:
EUR 900,000 - 1,200,000 (currency of sale)
USD 947,700 - 1,263,600 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: PF2266
Auction name: Surrealism and Its Legacy
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: Paris
Start date: 2022-03-16
Currency: EUR
Source:
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Surrealism
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 70 x 100,1 cm
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
70
Width In Centimeters:
100.1
Height In Inches:
27.5
Width In Inches:
39.375
Height In Centimeters:
70
Width In Centimeters:
100.1
Height In Inches:
27.5
Width In Inches:
39.375
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Year notes: Executed in 1969.
Provenance
Galerie Claude Bernard, Paris E. V. Thaw, New York (probably) Private collection, United States (acquired in the 1970s and sold: Sotheby’s, New York, May 5, 2009, lot 23) Acquired at the above sale by the present owner _____________________________________________________________ E. V. Thaw, New York (probablement) Collection particulière, Etats-Unis (acquis dans les années 1970 et vendu: Sotheby’s, New York, 5 mai 2009, lot 23) Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel Galerie Claude Bernard, Paris
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Claude Bernard, Balthus:Â dessins et aquarelles , 1971, no. 63, illustrated in the catalogue _____________________________________________________________ Paris, Galerie Claude Bernard, Balthus: dessins et aquarelles , 1971, no. 63, reproduit dans le catalogue
Literature
Xiaoshen Xing, Balthus , Shanghai, 1995, n.p. Virginie Monnier & Jean Clair, Balthus, Catalogue Raisonné de l'œuvre complet , Paris/New York, 1999, no. D1149, illustrated p. 339 (incorrectly described as dated) _____________________________________________________________ Xiaoshen Xing, Balthus , Shanghai, 1995, n.p. Virginie Monnier & Jean Clair, Balthus, Catalogue Raisonné de l'œuvre complet , Paris/New York, 1999, no. D1149, reproduit p. 339 (incorrectement décrit comme daté)
Catalog summary
Property from an Important Private Collection, New York Balthus 1908 - 2001 Nu endormi signed with the initials Bs (lower right) charcoal on paper 70 x 100,1 cm; 27½ x 39⅜ in. Executed in 1969-70. _____________________________________________________________ Provenant d'une Importante Collection Particulière New-Yorkaise Balthus 1908 - 2001 Nu endormi signé des initiales Bs (en bas à droite) fusain sur papier 70 x 100,1 cm; 27½ x 39⅜ in. Exécté en 1969-70. Saleroom notice Please note that there is a Guarantee and Irrevocable Bid on this lot.<br><br>Veuillez noter que ce lot est garanti et que Sotheby's a reçu un ordre d'achat irrévocable Provenance Galerie Claude Bernard, Paris E. V. Thaw, New York (probably) Private collection, United States (acquired in the 1970s and sold: Sotheby’s, New York, May 5, 2009, lot 23) Acquired at the above sale by the present owner _____________________________________________________________ E. V. Thaw, New York (probablement) Collection particulière, Etats-Unis (acquis dans les années 1970 et vendu: Sotheby’s, New York, 5 mai 2009, lot 23) Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel Galerie Claude Bernard, Paris Literature Xiaoshen Xing, Balthus , Shanghai, 1995, n.p. Virginie Monnier & Jean Clair, Balthus, Catalogue Raisonné de l'œuvre complet , Paris/New York, 1999, no. D1149, illustrated p. 339 (incorrectly described as dated) _____________________________________________________________ Xiaoshen Xing, Balthus , Shanghai, 1995, n.p. Virginie Monnier & Jean Clair, Balthus, Catalogue Raisonné de l'œuvre complet , Paris/New York, 1999, no. D1149, reproduit p. 339 (incorrectement décrit comme daté) Exhibited Paris, Galerie Claude Bernard, Balthus: dessins et aquarelles , 1971, no. 63, illustrated in the catalogue _____________________________________________________________ Paris, Galerie Claude Bernard, Balthus: dessins et aquarelles , 1971, no. 63, reproduit dans le catalogue