LOT DETAILS

Materials:

Ripolin on white metal sheets

Size Notes:

each: 145.5 by 49cm., 57¼by 19¼in.

Edition:

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Jean-Marie Carzou.

Description:

SIGN UP or LOG IN

Markings:

Jean Carzou

Condition:

Framed (each): 155 by 57½cm., 61 by 22?in. Each work is executed on sheets of white prepared metal. Both sheets are slightly undulating. There are minor paint losses in places. There are some small surface accretions and fly spots. These works were examined in their frames and are in overall very good condition. Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.

Literature:

"French Art from Kitchen on View Here", in: Herald Tribune, New York, 7th October 1958, p. 2 S. Preston, "Special Occasions, A Memorial Show--Here and There in the Range of Contemporary Painting, The Vanity of Versality", in: The New York Times, New York, 12th October 1958, p. 18 "Keeping up with the Joneses in France", in: She, London, November 1958, illustrated in colour

Provenance:

Sold to benefit the Child Protection Centre, Paris (1958) Private Collection, France (purchased at the above sale) Private Collection, France (by descent from the above. Sold: Christie’s, Paris, 24th May 2006, lot 173) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner