- 538
André Derain
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- André Derain
- LE GUITARISTE
- signed A. Derain (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 73 by 100cm., 28 1/4 by 39 3/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is some fine craquelure mostly to the upper part of the composition. There are several hairline retouchings in the craquelure running diagonally in the upper left quadrant, a 5 by 4cm. area of retouching along the left edge below the guitar and a few small dots of retouching in the lower left quadrant. There are 3 pinhead-sized dots of retouching in the background in the lower left quadrant and 2 nailhead-sized specks of retouching to the lower right corner. All retouching is visible under UV light. Otherwise, this work is in good 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."
"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."