Lot 249
  • 249

Albert André

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albert André
  • JEUNE FEMME COUSANT
  • signed Albert André (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 63.8 by 63.5cm., 25 1/8 by 25in.

Provenance

Galerie Durand-Ruel, Paris
Sale: Christie's, London, 6th April 1976, lot 36
Sale: Christie's, London, 21st February 1989, lot 2
Private Collection (purchased at the above sale; sale: Sotheby's, London, 9th February 2005, lot 548)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The canvas is lined. There is an L-shaped area of retouching in the upper right corner with associated specks of retouching towards the corner. There is a small area of retouching with associated pinhead spots of flaking in the upper left corner and there are very thin lines of retouching running intermittently along the extreme right and left edges, probably due to frame rubbing. Apart from two minor nailhead-sized areas of paint loss at the centre of the upper and right edges and some light craquelure, this work is in good condition. Colours: Fairly accurate. The colours are more vibrant in the original, especially in the foliage area.
"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.
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