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Provenance

Private Collection, Milan (acquired directly from the artist in 1964) Sotheby's Paris, 3 June 2015, lot 38 (consigned by the above) Private collection, Londres (acquired at the above sale) Thence by descent to the present owner

Exhibited

Verona, Palazzo Forti, Dadaismo Dadaismi : Da Duchamp a Warhol , 1997, no. 19 Michigan, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, The Transported Man , 2017, p. 66, illustrated in colour London, Luxembourg + Co., Bad Manners , 2022

Literature

Arturo Schwarz, The Complete Works of Marcel Duchamp , New York, 2000, no. 607b, pp. 841-842, illustrated Additional Notices & Disclaimers Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot. The export of this property from France (including to other Member States of the European Union), as well as export from the European Union, may be subject to one or more export or import licenses being granted. Sotheby’s, upon request and for an administrative fee, may apply for a license to export your Lot(s) outside France. L’exportation de ce bien hors de France (y compris vers d’autres pays de l’Union Européenne), ainsi que son exportation hors de l’Union Européenne, peuvent-être subordonnées à l’obtention d’une ou plusieurs autorisation(s) d’exporter ou d’importer. Sotheby’s, sur demande et contre paiement de frais administratifs, peut présenter une demande d’autorisation pour exporter votre(vos) Lot(s) hors de France.

Catalog summary

Property from a Private French Collection Marcel Duchamp 1887 - 1968 Miroir inscribed with the signature Marcel Duchamp and stamped with the number 64031208 (on the reverse and visible, inverted, on the recto ) mirror unframed (visible dimensions): 33.9 x 23.6 cm ; 13⅜ x 9¼ in. framed : 47.8 x 37.8 cm ; 18 ¾ x 14 ¾ in. One of four unique variations executed in 1964. The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Association Marcel Duchamp. __________________________________________________ Provenant d'une Collection Particulière Française Marcel Duchamp 1887 - 1968 Miroir inscrit avec la signature Marcel Duchamp et porte le numéro 64031208 (au dos et visible, inversé, au recto ) miroir sans cadre (dimensions visibles): 33.9 x 23.6 cm ; 13⅜ x 9¼ in. avec cadre: 47.8 x 37.8 cm ; 18 ¾ x 14 ¾ in. Exécuté en 1964, une des quatre variations uniques. L'authenticité de cette œuvre a été confirmée par l'Association Marcel Duchamp. Saleroom notice Please note that unframed (visible dimensions) are : 33.9 x 23.6 cm ; 13⅜ x 9¼ in. Veuillez noter que les dimensions sans cadre (visibles) sont : 33.9 x 23.6 cm. Provenance Private Collection, Milan (acquired directly from the artist in 1964) Sotheby's Paris, 3 June 2015, lot 38 (consigned by the above) Private collection, Londres (acquired at the above sale) Thence by descent to the present owner Exhibited Verona, Palazzo Forti, Dadaismo Dadaismi : Da Duchamp a Warhol , 1997, no. 19 Michigan, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, The Transported Man , 2017, p. 66, illustrated in colour London, Luxembourg + Co., Bad Manners , 2022 Literature Arturo Schwarz, The Complete Works of Marcel Duchamp , New York, 2000, no. 607b, pp. 841-842, illustrated Additional Notices & Disclaimers Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot. The export of this property from France (including to other Member States of the European Union), as well as export from the European Union, may be subject to one or more export or import licenses being granted. Sotheby’s, upon request and for an administrative fee, may apply for a license to export your Lot(s) outside France. L’exportation de ce bien hors de France (y compris vers d’autres pays de l’Union Européenne), ainsi que son exportation hors de l’Union Européenne, peuvent-être subordonnées à l’obtention d’une ou plusieurs autorisation(s) d’exporter ou d’importer. Sotheby’s, sur demande et contre paiement de frais administratifs, peut présenter une demande d’autorisation pour exporter votre(vos) Lot(s) hors de France.