Sign in How to sell 繁 | 簡 Christie's Auctions Private Sales Rentals Departments Stories Services Search Submit search Browse Lots Global notice COVID-19 Important notice December 3 | Live Auction 20087 Post War & Contemporary Art Lot 6 View scale Special Notice Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002) The sombreuse (There is a color walking around and people hidden in that color) Estimate EUR 2,500,000 - EUR 4,000,000 Registration closed: 7 days Bidding starts: 7 days Sign in to bid Save Share Try our Cost Calculator Details Lot essay More from Details Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002) La sombreuse (Il y a une couleur qui se promène et des gens cachés dans cette couleur) signé et daté 'Riopelle 54' (en bas à gauche) huile sur toile 280 x 200.6 cm. Peint en 1954. signed and dated 'Riopelle 54' (lower left) oil on canvas 110 1⁄2 x 79 in. Painted in 1954. Provenance Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York Acquavella Galleries, New York Acquis auprès de celle-ci par le propriétaire actuel Literature P. Schneider, Riopelle, signes mêlés, Paris, 1972, No. 67 (illustré p. 71). Y. Riopelle, Jean Paul Riopelle, Catalogue Raisonné, Tome 2,1954-1959, Montréal, 1999, No. 1954.024H.1954 (illustré en couleurs p. 167). Y. Riopelle, Catalogue Raisonné de Jean Paul Riopelle Tome 2, 1954-1959, Montréal, 2004, No. 1954.024H (illustré p. 95 et 167). Exhibited New York, Pierre Matisse Gallery, Spring exhibition, painting and sculpture, mai 1955, No. 6. New York, Pierre Matisse Gallery, Jean Paul Riopelle, Grands formats 1952-1975, avril 1977, No. 7 (illustré au catalogue d'exposition). Paris, Centre Georges Pompidou, No. 29 (septembre-novembre); Québec, Musée du Québec, No. 29 (décembre-janvier); Mexico, Instituto Nacional de Las Bellas Artes, No. 26 (mars-avril); Caracas, Musée des Beaux Arts, No. 23 (mai-juin); Montréal, Musée d'Art Contemporain, No. 29 (juillet-août), Jean Paul Riopelle, peinture 1946-1977, 1981-1982 (illustré au catalogue d'exposition p. 55). Montréal, Musée des Beaux Arts, Jean Paul Riopelle, November 1991-January 1992, No. 43 (illustrated in the exhibition catalog p. 87). New York, Acquavella Galleries, Riopelle Grands Formats , September-October 2009, No. 3. Special Notice ƒ: In addition to the regular Buyer's premium, a commission of 5.5% inclusive of VAT of the hammer price will be charged to the buyer. It will be refunded to the Buyer upon proof of export of the lot outside the European Union within the legal time limit. (Please refer to section VAT refunds) This item will be transferred to an offsite warehouse after the sale. Please refer to department for information about storage charges and collection details. Brought to you by Josephine wanecq Associate Specialist - Head of Day Sales jwanecq@christies.com +33 140 767 219 Lot essay FRENCH ENGLISH JEAN PAUL RIOPELLE (1923-2002) The Dark Read more of the lot essay MORE FROM Post War & Contemporary Art View All Item 1 out of 11 LOT 7 Josef Albers (1888-1976) Study for Homage to the Square Estimate EUR 200,000 - EUR 300,000 LOT 8 Sam Francis (1923-1994) Untitled (SFP67-24) Estimate EUR 60,000 - EUR 80,000 LOT 9 Martin Barré (1924-1993) 67-F-8 Estimate EUR 80,000 - EUR 120,000 LOT 10 Gabriel Orozco (né en 1962) Samurai tree Estimate EUR 150,000 - EUR 300,000 Visually slide to previous slide button Visually slide to next slide button Help FAQs Buying guides Selling guides Get an estimate Payments Shipping Storage About us About Christie's Rentals Press Careers Corporate Social Responsibility Culture & Philanthropy Sustainability Services Bespoke client advisory service Art Finance Trusts, Estates & Appraisals (Americas) Estates, Appraisals & Valuations (UK & Europe) Heritage & Taxation Corporate Collections Museum Services Restitution Strategic partnerships Terms and conditions Privacy Security Cookies settings Do not sell my personal information Modern slavery statement Christie's Education Christie's Real Estate © Christie's 2021 By clicking “Allow all cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Allow all cookies Cookies settings