- 65
Charles Lapicque
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Charles Lapicque
- Les Cap-Horniers
- signed Lapicque and dated 69 (lower right) ; signed Lapicque, titled les Cap-Horniers and dated 1969 (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas
- 65 by 80.7 cm ; 25 5/8 by 31 3/4 in.
Provenance
Neue Galerie, Zurich
Mr & Mrs Neison Harris, Chicago (acquired from the above on 30 June 1970)
Private Collection, USA (by descent from the above)
Sale: Christie's, New York, 1 March 2006, lot 1
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Mr & Mrs Neison Harris, Chicago (acquired from the above on 30 June 1970)
Private Collection, USA (by descent from the above)
Sale: Christie's, New York, 1 March 2006, lot 1
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Zurich, Neue Galerie, Charles Lapicque, 1970, no. 11
Literature
Bernard Balanci & Elmina Auger, Charles Lapicque : Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre peint et de la sculpture, Paris, 1972, no. 680
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is substantial hairline shrinkage which has led to flaking, notably in some of the green pigments, but no evidence of retouching under UV light. This work remains in 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. 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."