- 500
André Derain
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- André Derain
- Chatou
- Signed a Derain (lower right)
- Watercolor and colored pencil on paper
- 16 7/8 by 19 3/4 in.
- 42.8 by 50.2 cm
Provenance
Galerie Lydia Conti, Paris
Denys Sutton, London
Thence by descent
Denys Sutton, London
Thence by descent
Exhibited
Paris, Orangerie des Tuileries, Exhibition André Derain, n.d., no. 118
London, Roland, Browse & Delbanco, Fauve Painting Here and Abroad, 1953
Paris, Musée National d’Art Moderne, Memorial Exhibition, 1954-55, no. 118
London, Wildenstein & Co., André Derain, 1957, no. 6
London, Wildenstein & Co., Duncan Grant and His World, 1964, no. 10
London, Roland, Browse & Delbanco, Fauve Painting Here and Abroad, 1953
Paris, Musée National d’Art Moderne, Memorial Exhibition, 1954-55, no. 118
London, Wildenstein & Co., André Derain, 1957, no. 6
London, Wildenstein & Co., Duncan Grant and His World, 1964, no. 10
Condition
This work is in very good condition. Executed on buff colored wove paper, mounted to a window with adhesive along the perimeter of the back edge of the sheet. Sheet is very slightly dirty and there are some very minor smudges including at lower left corner. There is a light surface scratch to the blue-green pigment at center right edge and very gentle surface creases including a light diagonal crease at upper right corner.
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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.