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Jean Metzinger
Estimate
60,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Metzinger
- TROIS SŒURS
- signed Metzinger (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 60 by 92cm., 23 5/8 by 36 1/4 in.
Provenance
Charles Bolles Rogers, Champaign (Illinois)
Lynne Feldman (by descent from the above)
Private Collection, France
Lynne Feldman (by descent from the above)
Private Collection, France
Condition
The canvas is strip-lined and is reinforced with a thin layer of Japanese tissue paper. There is 2 by 3cm. canvas patch inserted just above the right figure's head with associated retouching. There is a thin 10cm. L-shaped line of retouching in the lower right quadrant, a small area of retouching above the teapot, both probably due to small repaired tears, and some scattered spots of retouching in the upper left quadrant. There are some minor areas of retouching to the extreme edges, probably due to previous mounting, and four pinhead-sized spots of retouching in the lower half. All retouching is visible under UV light. Apart from some light craquelure, this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate, although the colours are brighter and the yellows in the sofa are stronger.
"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."