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César (1921-1998)
Le scorpion
inscribed with the signature and dated 'César 55' (on the base)
welded iron
22in. (56cm.) high
Conceived and executed in 1954-1955, this work is unique
Le scorpion
inscribed with the signature and dated 'César 55' (on the base)
welded iron
22in. (56cm.) high
Conceived and executed in 1954-1955, this work is unique
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 1959.
Literature
Exh. Cat., Hôtel du département, Evreux, 1991, p. 63.
D. Durand-Ruel, César - catalogue raisonné 1947-1964, vol. I, Paris 1994, no. 66 (illustrated p. 73).
D. Durand-Ruel, César - catalogue raisonné 1947-1964, vol. I, Paris 1994, no. 66 (illustrated p. 73).
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
Please note that the correct dimensions for the work should read 22in. (56cm. high) and 26in.(66cm.) as stated in the catalogue.