Sale 7603
London
|
1 July 2008
Property from the Colin Family Collection
Price realised
GBP 289,250
Estimate
Jean-Paul Riopelle (1923-2002) Brumaire signed and dated 'Riopelle 53' (lower left) oil on canvas 35 x 45 5/8in. (88.9 x 115.8cm.) Painted in 1953
Provenance
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York (acquired directly from the artist). Acquired from the above by the present owner.
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Exhibited
New York, Pierre Matisse Gallery, First American Exhibition, January 1954, no. 11.
This work will be included in the forthcoming 3rd volume of the Jean-Paul Riopelle Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Yseult Riopelle.
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium
Saleroom Notice
Please note this work is Property From the Colin Family Collection.
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