"Victoire de Samothrace" blue monochrome sculpture by Yves Klein by Lalique France in 2011, original exemplary numbered 39/83.
A monument to New Realism linked to Pop Art, this sculpture is made in blue crystal using the lost wax technique and is presented on its bronze base.
Monogrammed YK 62 + inscription "(R) Lalique France 39/83".
Dimensions: 49.5 x 22 x 24.5 cm.
All original and in perfect condition.
Provenance: Belgian collector.
Supplied with the purchase invoice of the current owner.
Supplied with its photo certificate from Rotraut Klein-Moquay (Yves Klein Archives) and Silvio Denz (CEO of Lalique SA).
Supplied with its Lalique transport case (custom-made flight case on wheels).
A few last items of this exceptional edition are still available from Lalique France at a price of €150,000 (visible on the web).
- Artist / Designer:Yves Klein (1928 - 1962).
- Signature / Monogram:Signed "YK 62 + (R) Lalique France 39/83".
- Issuer / Manufacturer:Lalique France.
- Mark / Label:Yes.
- Period:20th Century / 1962 / 2011.
- Country of Origin:France.
- Dimensions (H x W x D):49,5 x 24,5 x 22 cm.
- Weight:9,8 Kg.
- Condition:Excellent.
- Style:New Realism / Pop Art.
- Materials:Crystal / Bronze.
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Price:On request
- Pick-up:Free.
- Insured Worldwide Delivery:On Request
In 1962, Yves Klein acquired casts of this emblematic sculpture of Greek antiquity and, using the blue developer IKB , revealed the effervescent sensitivity of its flesh...
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