Lot 140: BERNARD RÉQUICHOT | Reliquaire des rencontres de campagne

oil, canvas and mixed media in artist's box

97 x 78 x 38 cm; 38 3/16 x 30 11/16 x 14 15/16 in.

oil, canvas and mixed media in artist's box

Not all elements inside the box are stable, some small parts have broken off and have come loose. The right side of the wooden frame is missing. There a scratches and rub marks to the surface of the frame in various places. There are knicks to the velvet surface on either side of the work. For additional information regarding Alias Daniel Cordier live and online sales, please visit: https://www.sothebys.com/en/series/alias-daniel-cordier
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Paris, Galerie Daniel Cordier,  Réquichot, 1929-1961, rétrospective, 1964; catalogue, np., no. 27, illustrated
Paris, Galerie Daniel Cordier,  8 ans d'agitation, 1964
Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris,  Passions Privées, December 1995 - March 1996; catalogue, p. 308, illustrated

Roland Barthes, Marcel Billot, Alfred Pacquement, Bernard Réquichot, Brussels, 1973, p. 123, no. 371, illustrated (dated 1959)