Lot 286
  • 286

Charles Lapicque

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • Charles Lapicque
  • AVANT LE DÉPART
  • signed Lapicque and dated 50 (towards lower right); signed Lapicque, titled and dated 1950 on the reverse
  • oil on canvas

  • 130 by 97cm., 51 1/8 by 38 1/4 in.

Provenance

Sale: Maître Binoche, Paris, 23rd May 2003, lot 65
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner and thence by descent

Condition

The canvas is not lined. Apart from a few scattered specks of retouching to the left of the upper edge visible under UV light and a small speck of paint loss to the pink pigment towards the centre of the upper edge, this work is in very good condition. Colours: Overall fairly accurate, although the yellows are deeper in the original.
"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."