Brouette I (avec un chou)
1964

signed with the artist's initials, dated 64 and inscribed Brouette; dated 26 V 64 and inscribed H 48 on the reverse
felt tip pen, ink and pencil on paper

27 by 21 cm.
10 5/8 by 8 1/4 in.

Footnotes

Provenance
Galerie Beyeler, Basel
Robert Fraser Gallery, London
The Redfern Gallery Ltd., London
Acquired directly from the above by the previous owner in 1973
Thence by descent to the present owner

Exhibited
London, Robert Fraser Gallery, Jean Dubuffet - Recent Paintings, 1966

Literature
Max Loreau, Catalogue des travaux de Jean Dubuffet: Fascicule XX: L'Hourloupe I, Paris 1966, p. 156, no. 329, illustrated in black and white

Bonhams is delighted to present the following two works by Jean Dubuffet and Josef Albers on behalf of a distinguished private European collection that has been carefully assembled over a period of more than 50 years.

Both completely fresh to the market, Brouette I (avec un chou) is an elegant work on paper belonging to Dubuffet's famous Hourloupe series. Josef Albers Untitled Variant/Adobe (Grey, Black, Red) is a very rare and powerful painting which was executed in 1947, the year the artist began this acclaimed series.

Demonstrating a refined taste, this visionary lover of art researched, studied and travelled extensively to source the artworks which range from important Post-War & Contemporary art to exquisite Chinese ceramics, in addition to Impressionist & Modern works.

Also a successful man of business, he was an active philanthropist, supporting prominent artists in the early stages of their career as well as discreetly supporting charities fighting poverty and helping disabled people.

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