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René Magritte
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- René Magritte
- L'Explication
- Titled and dated 1952 (on the verso)
- Gouache, watercolor and pencil on paper
- 6 1/2 by 5 3/8 in.
- 16.5 by 13.5 cm
Provenance
The Estate of Georgette Magritte (and sold: Sotheby's, London, July 2, 1987, lot 874)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
David Sylvester, ed., René Magritte Catalogue Raisonné, vol. IV, London, 1994, no. 1324, illustrated p. 138
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper. Taped to window mat along all edges on verso. Verso show minor darkening of natural fibers in the sheet. Titled and dated by artist on verso. Surface is clean and colors are bright and fresh. Work is in very 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The authors of the artist's catalogue raisonné write of the present work: "This subject was first realized in cat. 764, a painting of 1951, and three more oil versions followed in 1952. It remained in Magritte's possession until his death, when it passed to his widow" (David Sylvester, op. cit., p. 138)