Jean Dubuffet Ontogenèse II

Jean Dubuffet
1901 - 1985
Ontogénèse II

signed with the artist’s initials and dated 74 (lower right)
felt-tip pen and collage on paper
47 x 58,5 cm; 18½ x 23 in.
Executed in 1974.
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Jean Dubuffet
1901 - 1985
Ontogénèse II

monogrammé et daté 74 (en bas à droite)
feutre sur carton et collage
47 x 58,5 cm ; 18½ x 23 in.
Exécuté en 1974.

Condition Report:
Executed on cardboard and taped to the mount along the upper edge. There are some signs of usual wear in the four corners and along the extreme edges of the work, particularly in the lower right. The red colour has very slightly faded. There are some traces of glue along the edges of the collage in line with the artist's technique. The collage is well adhered to the support. The work is in overall good condition.

Provenance:
Private Collection

Galerie Beyeler, Basel

Auktion Burkard, Lucerne, 25 November 1995, lot 99

Acquired at the above sale by the present owner