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Kees van Dongen
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Kees van Dongen
- RioVenise, Seuil des eaux (Paul Leclere), Illustration
- signed van Dongen (lower centre) and inscribed Mendicanti (lower left)
- watercolour and ink on paper
- 34.5 by 24.2cm., 13 1/2 by 9 1/2 in.
Provenance
Edmée Maus Collection, France
Private Collection, France
Private Collection, France
Condition
Executed on thick cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at all four corners and floating in the overmount.The left and right sections of the lower edge have been cut out, the remaining central part of which features the artist's signature. There is an horizontal crease at the centre of the lower edge due to the signed area having been previously folded back on itself. This work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: The blues are brighter in the original when compared to the printed catalogue illustration.
"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."