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Front cover (detail): JIM DINE (b. 1935) A Smaller Fortress Oil on board 91.5 x 122.2 cm (36 x 48 â…› inches) Titled, signed and dated on the reverse A Smaller Fortress, Jim Dine 1981 Illustrated on p.7
Stern Pissarro Gallery Post-War and Contemporary
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JEAN-PAUL RIOPELLE (1923-2002)
Carros Oil on canvas 89.5 x 116 cm (35 ¼ x 45 ⅝ inches) Signed and dated lower right, Riopelle 66 Signed and dated, Riopelle 66 and titled, Carros on the reverse
Provenance Galerie Maeght, Paris Galerie Samuel Lallouz, Québec Private collection, USA, acquired from the above in 1987 Christie’s Paris, 5th June 2013 Private collection, Paris, acquired from the above Literature P. Schneider, Riopelle signes mêlés, Paris, 1972, p. 142 & 174, no. 134 (illustrated) Vie des Arts, vol. XXXI, no. 126, Montréal, 1987, p. 75 (illustrated) Y. Riopelle and T. Riopelle, Catalogue raisonné de Jean-Paul Riopelle, vol IV, 1961-1971, Montréal, 2014, p. 98, no. 1966.031H.1966 (illustrated)
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GÉRARD SCHNEIDER (1896–1986)
Composition Abstraite Acrylic on paper 75 x 107 cm (29 ½ x ⅛ inches) Signed and dated lower right, Schneider, 75
Provenance Collection Hélène Bokanowski Thence by descent This work is registered in the archives of the artist under number GS-P-75-18 and is accompanied by a letter of information.
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JIM DINE (b. 1935)
A Smaller Fortress Oil on board 91.5 x 122.2 cm (36 x 48 â…› inches) Titled, signed and dated on the reverse A Smaller Fortress, Jim Dine 1981
Provenance Private collection, Japan The Market Auction, Tokyo, 25th October 2007 Private collection, Hong Kong
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ANDRÉ MASSON (1896-1987)
Chute du Rêveur (Suite des Entrevisions) Oil on canvas 100 x 73 cm (39 ⅜ x 28 ¾ inches) Signed lower right, Masson Signed, titled and dated 1973 on the reverse Exhibited Parma, Palazzetto Eucherio Sanvitale, André Masson Opere dal 1925 al 1974, no. 65 This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Diego Masson on behalf of le Comité André Masson, dated 21st Novembre 2012.
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A.R. PENCK (1939-2017)
Untitled Oil on board 166 x 95 cm (65 ⅜ x 37 ⅜ inches) Signed upper middle, ar.penck Executed 1989-90 Provenance Private collection, Japan Christie’s Amsterdam, 5th June 2007 Gallerie Sho, Tokyo Private collection, Japan, acquired from the above in 2007
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ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976)
Composition Gouache and ink on paper 75 x 110 cm (29 ½ x 43 ¼ inches) Signed and dated lower right, Calder 1969 and dedicated lower middle and lower right ‘à Anne – Marie (Hammer)
Provenance Anne-Marie Marteau, Tours, France, gifted from the artist Thence by descent
This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A27972.
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ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976)
Hanging Spirals Gouache on paper 75 x 110 cm (29 ½ x 43 ¼ inches) Signed, dated and dedicated lower right, à Jacqueline & Daniel, Sandy Calder 69
Provenance Christie’s Paris, December 2005 Private collection, Florida, acquired from the above This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, number A22204.
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ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976)
Composition Gouache on paper 75 x 109.5 cm (29 ½ x 43 ⅛ inches) Signed, dated and dedicated lower left, à Ray & Jeanne Sutter, Sandy Calder 70
Provenance Raymond & Jeanne Sutter collection, gifted from the artist, 1970 Private collection, Paris Galerie Carole Brimaud, Paris Private collection, 1992 This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, number A28063.
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ALEXANDER CALDER (1898-1976)
Composition Gouache on paper 57 x 77 cm (22 ½ x 30 ¼ inches) Signed, dated and dedicated lower left, à Marie Paule et Jean Leymarie Calder 69
Provenance Collection Marie-Paule and Jean Leymarie, France, gifted from the artist, 1969 Thence by descent This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A28172.
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PAOLO SCHEGGI (1940 - 1971)
Struttura Modulare (Interlinea Curvo) Violet die-cut paper in plexiglass 103 x 103 x 11 cm (40 ½ x 40 ½ x 4 ⅜ inches) Signed and dated ‘69 on a label affixed to the reverse Provenance Galleria del Naviglio, Milan VAF Stiftung Collection, Frankfurt am Main Private collection, Europe Literature Bologna, Galleria d’Arte Moderna, Paolo Scheggi, 1976 Exhibited Exhibition Catalogue, Parma, Galleria d’Arte Niccoli, La Breve e Intensa Stagione di Paolo Scheggi, 2002- 03, 9.194 (illustrated) This work is registered at the Archivio Paolo Scheggi, Milan under number APSM117/0002 and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Franca Scheggi Dall’Acqua, dated 7th January 2015. This work will be included in the forthcoming publication of the Catalogue Raisonné of Works by Paolo Scheggi by Luca Massimo Barbero.
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VICTOR VASARELY (1906 – 1997)
GESALT-SIN Acrylic on canvas 180 x 122 cm (70 ⅞ x 48 inches) Signed, titled and dated, Vasarely - "GESALT-SIN" 1969 on the reverse
Provenance Private collection, acquired from the artist The authenticity of the present work has been confirmed by Pierre Vasarely. This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné de l’Oeuvre Peint de Victor Vasarely, which is currently being compiled by the Fondation Vasarely, Aix-en-Provence.
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SAM FRANCIS (1923-1994)
Untitled Acrylic on paper 81.5 x 56 cm (32 â…› x 22 inches) Signed with Estate stamp on the reverse Executed in 1987
Provenance Private collection, Europe This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonnĂŠ edited by Debra Burchett-Lere and published by the University of California Press, and is registered with the Sam Francis Foundation as archive number SF87-141.
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SAM FRANCIS (1923-1994)
Los Angeles Gouache on paper 121.5 x 161.5 cm (47 ⅞ x 63 ½ inches) Signed, dated 1970 and stamped by The Estate of Sam Francis on the reverse
Provenance Galerie Delaive, Amsterdam Private Collection, Europe Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Sotheby’s London, October 2015 This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné edited by Debra Burchett-Lere and published by the University of California Press, and is registered with the Sam Francis Foundation as archive number SF69-047.
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PAUL JENKINS (1923-2012)
Phenomena Listen Listen Evermore Acrylic on canvas 100.3 x 81.3 cm. (39 ½ x 32 inches) Signed lower left, Paul Jenkins Signed, titled and dated, Paul Jenkins2004 “Phenomena Listen Listen Evermore” on the overlap Inscribed twice on the reverse, Paul Jenkins 2004 “Phenomena Listen Listen Evermore”
Provenance Jerald Melberg Gallery, Charlotte Private collection, acquired from the above
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PAUL JENKINS (1923-2012)
Phenomena Time the Compass Acrylic on canvas 152.4 x 152.4 cm (60 x 60 inches) Signed lower right, Paul Jenkins Executed in 1990-1992
Provenance Private collection, New York, acquired directly from the artist
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PAUL JENKINS (1923-2012)
Phenomena Greet by Day Acrylic on canvas 146 x 114.3 cm (57 ½ x 45 inches) Signed lower right, Paul Jenkins Executed in 1994-1996
Provenance Private Collection, New York, acquired directly from the artist
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PAUL JENKINS (1923-2012)
Phenomena Shaman Shaman Oil on canvas 116 x 89 cm (45 â…? x 35 inches) Signed lower left, Paul Jenkins Executed in 1970
Provenance Private Collection, New York, acquired directly from the artist
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PAUL JENKINS (1923-2012)
Phenomena Winter Harth Oil and sand on canvas 66 x 122 cm (26 x 48 inches) Signed, titled and dated on verso, Paul Jenkins “Phenomena Winter Harth� 1978
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ARMAN (1928-2005)
Violon Découpé et Jeté de Couleurs Acrylic paint, wood (violin) on canvas 81 x 60.5 x 8 cm (31 ⅞ x 23 ⅞ x 3 ⅛ inches) Signed on the underside of the canvas, Arman Executed 2003
This work is recorded in the Arman Studio Archives New York under the number: APA# 8110.03.102
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MOSHE TAMIR (1924 - 2004)
Der Reiter Mixed media and collage on paper 101 x 72 cm (39 ¾ x 28 ⅜ inches) Signed upper left, M Tamir
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ANDRÉ LANSKOY (1902-1976)
Composition Oil on canvas 81 x 54 cm (31⅞ x 21 ¼ inches) Signed lower right, LANSKOY
This work is accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity issued and signed by the artist and by a photo-certificate of authenticity dated 15th April 2015 from the Comité Lanskoy confirming its inclusion in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné de l’Oeuvre d’André Lanskoy currently being prepared by the Comité Lanskoy.
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JEAN-MICHEL ATLAN (1913 - 1960)
Composition Pastel on paper 54 x 46 cm (21¼ x 18 ⅛ inches) Signed and dated lower left, Atlan 58
Provenance Private collection, New York Artcurial, Paris, 7th December 2005 Private collection, France Literature Jacques Polieri, Atlan, Catalogue Raisonné de l'oeuvre complet, Milan, 1996, no. 1534, p. 565 (illustrated in colour)
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TOM WESSELMANN (1931 – 2004)
Study for Sunset Nude (1960 Judy) Crayon and pencil on transparent paper 8.5 x 9.5 cm (3 ⅜ x 3 ¾ inches) Signed lower right, Wesselmann Executed in 2002
Provenance Galerie Benden & Klimczak, Viersen/Köln DJT Fine Art, New York Private collection, Switzerland
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ANTONI TÀPIES (1923 - 2012)
Crayon Vernis Varnish and watercolour on carton 40.5 x 55 cm (16 x 21 ⅝ inches) Signed lower right, Tapies Executed 1985
Provenance Galeria de Arte “Juan Gris”, Madrid Private collection, Europe Exhibited Exhibition ARCO, 1989
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JEAN DUBUFFET (1902-1985)
Texte Terreux Oil on paper laid down on canvas (assemblage) 49 x 57 cm (19 ¼ x 22 ½ inches) Signed and dated J. Dubuffet 59 Signed, J. Dubuffet titled, Texte Terreux and dated on the reverse, mai 59 Executed May 1959 Provenance Galerie Daniel Cordier, Paris Private collection, Paris, acquired from the above in 1960 Exhibited Paris, Galerie de France; Paris, Galerie Baudouin Lebon, Dubuffet: sols et terrains, 1956-1960, 12th January – 5th March 1988; catalogue, p. 67 (illustrated in colour) New York, Arnold Herstand & Compagny, Dubuffet, earth and terrain: Assemblages, texturologies and materiologies: paintings and works on paper from 1955-1962, 6th May – 8th July 1989; catalogue, no. 4, n.p. (illustrated in colour) Literature Max Loreau, Catalogue des travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Fascicule XIV: Célébration du sol II, texturologies, topographies, Lausanne, 1969, no. 183, p. 113 (illustrated)
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SERGE CHARCHOUNE (1888-1975)
Composition Inspirée par le Credo de la Messe en C Mineur de Bach Oil on canvas 116 x 73 cm (45 ⅝ x 28 ¾ inches) Signed and dated lower right, Charchoune 1959
Literature Pierre Guenegan, Charchoune Catalogue Raisonné Vol.IV, 1951-1960, Lanwell & Leeds Ltd., 2011, no.1958/012, p. 208 (illustrated) This work is accompanied by a certificate from Pierre Guénégan dated 17th September 2010.
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SERGE CHARCHOUNE (1888-1975)
Neuvième Symphonie de Beethoven Oil on canvas 41 x 24 cm (16 ⅛ x 9 ½ inches) Signed and dated lower right, Charchoune 59
Literature Pierre Guénégan, Charchoune, Catalogue Raisonné Vol.IV, 1951-1960, Lanwell & Leeds Ltd. 2011, p. 213, no. 1959/018 This work is accompanied by a certificate from Pierre Guénégan numbered: 256/2011 and dated 26th April 2011.
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LYORA PISSARRO (b. 1991)
Homage a Lélia Pissarro Oil, gold leaf and collage on canvas 117 x 84 cm (46 x 33 ⅛ inches) Signed, Lyora Pissarro Executed 2016
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LÉLIA PISSARRO (b. 1963)
Eros Acrylic, oil and resin on canvas 100 x 70 cm (39 ¼ x 27 ¼ inches) Signed lower right, Lélia Pissarro and signed and titled on the reverse
Literature Lélia Pissarro, The Colours of Silence, London, 2010, p. 51 (illustrated) This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
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HUGUES PISSARRO (b. 1935)
Nue Debout Oil on canvas 92 x 65 cm (36 ¼ x 25 ⅝) Signed lower right, Hugues Pissarro Dated on the reverse, Monte-Carlo 1963 and inscribed, Hugues Pissarro - 6 Rue de l’Eglise - Principauté de Monaco
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the artist.
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MICHAEL ARGOV (1920-1982)
Composition Mixed media on paper 64 x 48 cm (28 ¼ x 18 ⅞ inches) Signed lower right, Argov
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ANTOINE GEIGER (b. 1995)
Lovers, 2015 Digital print 2/5 70 x 46.7 cm (27 ⅝ x 18 ⅜ inches) Signed, title and dated on reverse
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ANTOINE GEIGER (b. 1995)
Grande Galerie, 2015 Digital print 1/5 70 x 70 cm (27 ½ x 27 ½ inches) Signed, title and dated on reverse
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DAMIEN HIRST (b. 1965)
Spin Household gloss on paper Diameter: 45.8 cm (18 inches) Signed with the Artist’s Stamp and dated 2001 on the reverse
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