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Francis Picabia
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Francis Picabia
- La Baie des Canoubiers
- Signed Picabia and dated 1904 (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 21 3/8 by 25 5/8 in.
- 54.2 by 65 cm
Provenance
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, November 25, 1982, lot 74
Sale: Hôtel Rameau, Versailles, June 20, 1989, lot 170
Sale: Nouvel Hàtel de Chevau-Légers, Versailles, November 26, 1989, lot 83
Mina Ch. de Borredon, Paris (acquired by 1991)
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, December 2, 1992, lot 137
Sale: Artcurial, Paris, July 2, 2003, lot 721
Acquired in 2004
Sale: Hôtel Rameau, Versailles, June 20, 1989, lot 170
Sale: Nouvel Hàtel de Chevau-Légers, Versailles, November 26, 1989, lot 83
Mina Ch. de Borredon, Paris (acquired by 1991)
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, December 2, 1992, lot 137
Sale: Artcurial, Paris, July 2, 2003, lot 721
Acquired in 2004
Exhibited
Nice, Musée de l'art moderne, Picabia et la Cote d'Azur, 1991, no. 3, illustrated in the catalogue
Gijon, Casa de Auros de Asturias, Picabia entre Guerras, 1991, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Gijon, Casa de Auros de Asturias, Picabia entre Guerras, 1991, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Literature
William A. Camfield, Beverley Calté, Candace Clements, Arnauld Pierre & Pierre Calté, Francis Picabia, Catalogue Raisonné, 1898-1914, vol. I, New Haven & London, 2014, no. 156, illustrated in color p. 213
Condition
The canvas is lined. There is a layer of varnish which is difficult to read through, however UV examination does reveal a line of fluorescence towards the upper left corner, associate to very fine lines of stable craquelure. This work is 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.
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.
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.