César (1921-1998) The Tango, 1954-1968. Gilt bronze print. Signed and inscribed "HC 1" on the terrace. Stamp of the foundryman Valsuani. 43 x 32 x 29 cm. This work is the first proof out of print, printed in 1968, from a Valsuani edition of eight copies, three proofs out of print and one artist's proof. Gilded bronze print, signed and stamped on the base. 16.9 x 12.5 x 11.4 in. Provenance: Sale Piasa, Drouot Montaigne 4 December 2003, lot 65. Bibliography: Denyse Durand-Ruel, César, Catalogue raisonné Volume I, 1947-1964, Éditions de la Différence, Rome, 1994, described p.70 and reproduced p.71 under n°60 (for the original piece in soldered iron). This work is recorded in the archives of Mrs Denyse Durand-Ruel under n°401.
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César (1921-1998) The Tango, 1954-1968. Gilt bronze print. Signed and inscribed "HC 1" on the terrace. Stamp of the foundryman Valsuani. 43 x 32 x 29 cm. This work is the first proof out of print, printed in 1968, from a Valsuani edition of eight copies, three proofs out of print and one artist's proof. Gilded bronze print, signed and stamped on the base. 16.9 x 12.5 x 11.4 in. Provenance: Sale Piasa, Drouot Montaigne 4 December 2003, lot 65. Bibliography: Denyse Durand-Ruel, César, Catalogue raisonné Volume I, 1947-1964, Éditions de la Différence, Rome, 1994, described p.70 and reproduced p.71 under n°60 (for the original piece in soldered iron). This work is recorded in the archives of Mrs Denyse Durand-Ruel under n°401.

Estimate
€20,000 - €30,000
Result
€34,000
Buyer's premium
24%
César (1921-1998) The Tango, 1954-1968. Gilt bronze print. Signed and inscribed "HC 1" on the terrace. Stamp of the foundryman Valsuani. 43 x 32 x 29 cm. This work is the first proof out of print, printed in 1968, from a Valsuani edition of eight copies, three proofs out of print and one artist's proof. Gilded bronze print, signed and stamped on the base. 16.9 x 12.5 x 11.4 in. Provenance: Sale Piasa, Drouot Montaigne 4 December 2003, lot 65. Bibliography: Denyse Durand-Ruel, César, Catalogue raisonné Volume I, 1947-1964, Éditions de la Différence, Rome, 1994, described p.70 and reproduced p.71 under n°60 (for the original piece in soldered iron). This work is recorded in the archives of Mrs Denyse Durand-Ruel under n°401.
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