Henri Michaux

PROPERTY FROM A PRESTIGIOUS PRIVATE COLLECTION Henri Michaux UNTITLED 1899 - 1984 signed with the artist's initials oil on wood 24 x 19 cm; 9 7/16 x 7 1/2 in. Executed in 1947. The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Micheline Phankim. It will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné currently in preparation by Micheline Phankim, Rainer M. Mason and Franck Leibovici. Private Collection, France Paris, Centre Georges Pompidou; New York, The Guggenheim Museum, Henri Michaux, 15 March - 15 October 1978; catalogue, no. 29, p. 61, illustrated Tokyo, The Seibu Museum of Art, Henri Michaux, 2 January - 21 February 1983; catalogue, no. 31, p. 54, illustrated Henri Michaux, Emergences-résurgences, Paris, 1972, p. 37, illustrated

Henri Michaux UNTITLED 1899 - 1984 signed with initials India ink on paper 29 1/2 x 42 1/2 in. Executed in 1960. The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Micheline Phankim, Rainer M. Mason and Franck Leibovici. Provenance Galerie Daniel Cordier, Paris Private Collection, Europe 64 Henri Michaux signed with initials India ink on paper 29 1/2 x 42 1/2 in. Executed in 1960. The work has been inspected unframed. Under very close inspection, pinholes are visible at the extremities of each of the four corners. The work is slightly dirty along the edges, with some wear marks visible near the lower edge. This work is in good overall condition. "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."

HENRI MICHAUX (1899-1984) Dessin de désagrégation signé des initiales 'HM' (en bas à droite) encre de Chine et encre de couleur sur papier 31.5 x 23.3 cm. (12 3/8 x 9 1/8 in.) Réalisé en 1966. «Je ne peux pas oublier Michaux, j’’’’’’’’en ai beaucoup parce que je n’’’’’’’’ai jamais rien vu d’’’’’’’’équivalent à ces encres, ces peintures et ces dessins magnifiques réalisés sous l’’’’’’’’emprise de la mescaline…» «I can't forget Michaux. I have a lot of his works because I've never seen anything comparable to his ink drawings, paintings and magnificent pencil drawings, made under the influence of mescaline…» Cette œuvre sera reproduite dans le catalogue raisonné actuellement en préparation par Micheline Phankim, Rainer M. Mason et Franck Leibovici. Special Notice Artist''s Resale Right ("droit de Suite"). If the Artist''s Resale Right Regulations 2006 apply to this lot, the buyer also agrees to pay us an amount equal to the resale royalty provided for in those Regulations, and we undertake to the buyer to pay such amount to the artist''s collection agent. Provenance Galerie Le Point Cardinal, Paris Galeria Jorge Mara, Madrid Galerie Di Méo, Paris Galerie 1900-2000, Paris Acquis auprès de celle-ci Exhibited Madrid, Galeria Jorge Mara, Henri Michaux, janvier 1993, No. 22 (illustré en couleurs au catalogue d'exposition, non paginé). Marseille, Musée Cantini (septembre-novembre); Valence, Institut Valencien d'Art Moderne, Centre Julio Gonzalez (décembre-janvier); Genève, Musée Rath (mars-mai), Henri Michaux, oeuvres choisies 1927-1984, 1993-1994, p. 165 (illustré au catalogue d'exposition p. 166). New York, The Drawing Center, Untitled Passages by Henri Michaux, octobre-décembre 2000 (illustré en couleurs au catalogue d'exposition p. 127).

Lot Description HENRI MICHAUX (1899-1984) Composition signé des initiales 'HM' (en bas à droite) encre de Chine sur papier 75 x 103 cm. (29 ½ x 40 ½ in.) Réalisé en juin 1959. Special Notice Artist''s Resale Right ("droit de Suite"). If the Artist''s Resale Right Regulations 2006 apply to this lot, the buyer also agrees to pay us an amount equal to the resale royalty provided for in those Regulations, and we undertake to the buyer to pay such amount to the artist''s collection agent. Provenance Galerie Daniel Cordier, Paris Acquis auprès de celle-ci par la famille du propriétaire actuel Pre-Lot Text PROVENANT D’’’’’’’’UNE IMPORTANTE COLLECTION PRIVÉE EUROPÉENNE Post-Lot Text 'COMPOSITION'; SIGNED WITH INITIALS LOWER RIGHT; INDIA INK ON PAPER. View Lot Notes >

Fullsize picture Henri Michaux * (Namur 1899–1984 Paris) Untitled, c. 1979, monogrammed HM, ink on thick Arches Aquarelle paper (watermark), 65x101cm, framed, (PS) The drawing will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné by Micheline Phankim, Rainer M. Mason and Franck Leibovici.