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Paul Gauguin
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paul Gauguin
- Sabots
- inscribed P Go (on the right shoe)
- A pair of carved wooden shoes.
- length: 29.2 cm., 11½in.
Provenance
Schuffenecker Collection, Paris
Private Collection, Paris
Wildenstein & Co., New York
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1977)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 4th May 2011, lot 159
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, Paris
Wildenstein & Co., New York
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1977)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 4th May 2011, lot 159
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Nunes et Fiquet, Exposition Paul Gauguin, 1917, no. 32 (possibly)
Paris, Galerie L. Dru, Exposition retrospective de P. Gauguin, 1923, no. 62 (possibly)
Paris, Galerie L. Dru, Exposition retrospective de P. Gauguin, 1923, no. 62 (possibly)
Literature
Album Schuffenecker, Cabinet des Dessins, Musée du Louvre, illustrated
Michel Puy, 'Paul Gauguin', in L'Art Decoratif, April 1911, illustrated p. 188
Charles Morice, Paul Gauguin, Paris, 1919, illustrated p. 18
Christopher Gray, Sculpture and Ceramics of Paul Gauguin, Baltimore, 1963, no. 82, illustrated p. 201
Christopher Gray, Sculpture and Ceramics of Paul Gauguin, New York, 1980, no. 82, illustrated p. 201
Michel Puy, 'Paul Gauguin', in L'Art Decoratif, April 1911, illustrated p. 188
Charles Morice, Paul Gauguin, Paris, 1919, illustrated p. 18
Christopher Gray, Sculpture and Ceramics of Paul Gauguin, Baltimore, 1963, no. 82, illustrated p. 201
Christopher Gray, Sculpture and Ceramics of Paul Gauguin, New York, 1980, no. 82, illustrated p. 201
Condition
Carved wooden sabots, with natural veining. The right sabot bears a slight scuff to the tip of the toe and some scuffs to the back rim. There are signs of wear to its heel and sole and some very minor scuffs consistent with age and wear. The left sabot presents a chip to its outer right rim and some scuffs to the back rim. The tip of the toe has been repaired. There are some minor dents and scuffs to the protruding areas and signs of wear to the sole. Otherwise the works are 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."