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Sonia Delaunay
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Sonia Delaunay
- RYTHME COLORÉ
- signé deux fois Sonia Delaunay, daté 1942 et 1948 (en bas à gauche) et numéroté 274 (en bas à droite)
- gouache sur papier
- 23 x 19,5 cm; 9 x 7 3/4 in.
Literature
Autour d'une collection, le Président et Madame Georges Pompidou (catalogue d'exposition), Maison des Arts Georges Pompidou, Cajarc (Lot), 1994, illustré n.p.
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is hinged to the mount at the upper edge. The edges of the work are slightly irregular. There are two artist's pinholes in the centre of the upper edge. There is a 2x1mm. paint loss in the centre of the upper part of the composition. There are two tears to the sheet - a 3x2mm. in the upper right quadrant and a 3x1mm. in the upper left corner - the original fragments are stuck to the overmount. There are three flattened creases: a 2cm. one in the upper left quadrant, a 3cm. one in the lower left quadrant and a 3cm. one in the upper right corner. Apart from some light time-staining, 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."
Catalogue Note
signed twice 'Sonia Delaunay', dated '1942' and '1948' (lower left) and numbered '274' (lower right), gouache on paper. Executed in 1942-1948.