Lot 787
  • 787

Philippe de Rougemont

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • Philippe de Rougemont
  • Back and Front (Bak och fram)
  • signed Ph de Rougemont and dated 1940 (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 39 1/2 by 28 3/4 in.; 100.3 by 73 cm.

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Stockholm, Norden, May 17, 1995, lot 179;
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner.

Condition

The canvas is not lined. The surface of the work is in overall good condition. There is some paint thinning, most notably in the legs of the woman. There is some apparent retouching. Under UV; heavy masking varnish obscures retouches.
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

Known for his female nudes, the French-born Philippe de Rougemont worked all his life in Stockholm where he established his studio.