César (1921-1998) Lot n° 27

Insect, 1955/1970 Bronze print with brown patina, signed, justified 6/8 and bearing the stamp of the Valsuani foundryman on the terrace. H. 25 cm - W. 35,5 cm - D. 28 cm Small traces of white paint projection. This work is registered in the archives of Mrs Denyse Durand-Ruel. A certificate of registration of Madame Durand-Ruel can be given to the purchaser at his own expense. The soldered iron was made in 1955, an original bronze edition of 12 copies (8 justified copies out of 8, 3 justified HC and one justified EA) was published from 1970 onwards and made by the foundryman Valsuani. Bibliography: - Denyse Durand-Ruel, César, Catalogue raisonné Volume I 1947- 1964, Paris, Éditions de la Différence, 1994, described under n°102 page 98 and reproduced on page 99. - César, Fers 1950-1960 Bronzes, brochure of the exhibition of the Gallery Henri Creuzevault from November 3 to December 22, 1971 (in-8 not paginated), a copy reproduced on the central double page. Provenance: Collection Henri Creuzevault, then Collection Colette Creuzevault by descent. Discover the presentation of the collection of works by César of the sale in pictures by clicking on the following link here