Lot 47
  • 47

Dora Maar

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Dora Maar
  • Nature morte a la bassine et a la tasse and Nature morte: Two works
  • the first: signed Dora Maar and dated 47 (on the stretcher)
    the second: signed Dora Maar and dated 45 (on the stretcher)
  • both oil on canvas
  • the first: 10 3/4 by 13 3/4 in. 27.4 by 35 cm
  • the second: 18 1/4 by 21 5/8 in. 46.3 by 55 cm

Condition

The first (Nature morte a la bassine et a la tasse): oil on unlined canvas. The canvas undulates slightly. The picture surface is covered by a think, quite shiny varnish. There is a web of very fine stable craquelure. Under UV light, their are no apparent inpaints visible. The second (Nature morte): Oil on unlined canvas. There is a bump to the canvas in the upper left quadrant near the center which corresponds to a glue patch on the reverse. Under UV light this area fluoresces as do the extreme edges, though the varnish makes it difficult to read the picture surface.
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.