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Louis Marcoussis
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Louis Marcoussis
- Couple
- Signed L. Marcoussis and dated 1922 (lower right)
Oil on glass
- 26 by 13 1/2 in.
- 66 by 34.3 cm
Provenance
Fuji Television Gallery, Tokyo
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Jean Lafranchis, Marcoussis, sa vie, son oeuvre, Catalogue complet des peintures, fixés sur verre, aquarelles, dessins, gravures, Paris, 1961, no. F. 48, illustrated p. 291
Condition
Glass pane is perfectly intact. Work was backed with a card board some time ago which has since acidified. In some areas, mostly at lower right just above signature, spots of pigment have transferred onto board and small traces of card have transferred onto glass, behind paint layer and not visible. Reverse of glass is slightly dirty, possible from moisture on glass. A few other scattered pindots losses show board behind pigment, but in general most of the condition issues are limited to the reverse of the glass behind the paint layer, and the work presents very well from the front. This work is in fairly 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.