{"product_id":"sacha-sosno-monumental-obliteration-outdoor-sculpture-saint-paul-de-vence-provenance","title":"Sacha Sosno Monumental “Oblitération” Outdoor Sculpture – Saint-Paul-de-Vence Provenance","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA monumental outdoor steel sculpture by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacha Sosno (1937–2013)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the defining artists of the École de Nice and a leading exponent of the concept of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003el’oblitération\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding approximately two metres high, the work presents the negative-space silhouette of a classical female torso, often associated with Sosno’s recurring interpretation of the Venus form. Rather than depicting the figure as a solid object, Sosno removes it entirely from the steel plane, allowing the surrounding landscape, architecture and changing natural light to complete the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis interplay between presence and absence lies at the heart of Sosno’s artistic language: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecacher pour mieux voir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — “to hide in order to see better.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecuted in substantial fabricated plate steel with a matte charcoal \/ anthracite protective finish, the sculpture has been engineered as a permanent architectural outdoor work, with an integrated reinforced base system suitable for exterior installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece has an exceptional Côte d’Azur provenance. It formed part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBernard Fleury collection in Saint-Paul-de-Vence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it was preserved in situ in private garden grounds. The work reportedly entered the collection through Fleury’s direct relationship with Sosno and has remained within an unbroken two-owner chain of custody following the subsequent acquisition of the estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of monumental scale, highly recognisable Sosno iconography and direct Saint-Paul-de-Vence provenance makes this a particularly interesting work for collectors of École de Nice, post-war French sculpture and significant Riviera art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacha Sosno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexandre Joseph Sosnowsky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1937–2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÉcole de Nice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonumental negative-space cutout sculpture \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOblitération\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Classical torso \/ Venus silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabricated and cut plate steel with matte anthracite protective exterior finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated structural steel base and reinforced mounting system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Height: 200 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Width: 100 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonumental outdoor scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Bernard Fleury, Saint-Paul-de-Vence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired through the original collector’s relationship with the artist and preserved continuously in the private grounds of the Fleury property in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubsequently transferred with the acquisition of the estate to the present owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-owner provenance from the original collection to the current owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculpture remains in authentic outdoor condition, displaying environmental patina and surface wear consistent with long-term exterior installation on the Côte d’Azur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe visible surface marks form part of the work’s current condition and history as an outdoor monumental sculpture. Prospective buyers are encouraged to review the photographs carefully and may arrange an inspection prior to purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculpture is currently installed outdoors in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSale is offered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein situ \/ sur désignation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Professional art handling, unbolting, lifting and transport will be required for removal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialist collection and installation quotations can be arranged separately upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint-Paul-de-Vence, French Riviera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Mackay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53582180385034,"sku":null,"price":32000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4316\/5706\/files\/SachaSosnoMonumental_Obliteration_OutdoorSculpture_Saint-Paul-de-VenceProvenance.png?v=1787846461","url":"https:\/\/meublesmonaco.com\/it\/products\/sacha-sosno-monumental-obliteration-outdoor-sculpture-saint-paul-de-vence-provenance","provider":"Meubles Monaco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}