Lot 221
  • 221

Guy Pène du Bois 1884-1958

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Guy Pène du Bois
  • Seated Brunette Nude with Green Background
  • signed Guy Pene du Bois, l.l.
  • oil on canvas
  • 20 by 16 in.
  • 51 by 40.7 cm.

Provenance

(Sale:  Christie's, New York, September 13, 1995, lot 111)
Purchased by the present owner at the above sale

Condition

Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: white and lighter pigments are still active and fluorescing (some strokes on wall and several areas on figure's skin fluoresce); there are scattered dots/dashes throughout background and floor
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.
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