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Gwen John
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Gwen John
- Flowers in a Grey Jug and Green Leaves in a White Jug: Two Works
- The first stamped Gwen John (lower left)
- The first gouache on paper
The second watercolor and gouache on tan paper - 4 1/4 by 3 1/4 in.; 6 1/2 by 4 3/4 in.
- 10.8 by 8.3 cm; 16.5 by 12.1 cm
Provenance
the first:
The Estate of the Artist
Anthony d’Offay, London
Davis & Long Company, New York
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon (acquired from the above in 1977)
the second:
Gifted by the artist to Véra Oumançoff, January, 28. 1929
Jacques and RaĻssa Maritain (gifted from the above to her sister and brother-in-law)
Madame A. Schlumberger (gifted from the above and sold: Sotheby’s, London, December 11, 1968, lot 250)
Thomas Agnew & Sons, London
Anniversary present from Mr. Paul Mellon to Mrs. Rachel Mellon, May 1, 1969
The Estate of the Artist
Anthony d’Offay, London
Davis & Long Company, New York
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon (acquired from the above in 1977)
the second:
Gifted by the artist to Véra Oumançoff, January, 28. 1929
Jacques and RaĻssa Maritain (gifted from the above to her sister and brother-in-law)
Madame A. Schlumberger (gifted from the above and sold: Sotheby’s, London, December 11, 1968, lot 250)
Thomas Agnew & Sons, London
Anniversary present from Mr. Paul Mellon to Mrs. Rachel Mellon, May 1, 1969
Exhibited
the first:
New York, Davis & Long Company, American-English Paintings, Watercolors and Drawings, November 9-December 3, 1977, not included in the catalogue
the second:
London, Arts Council Gallery, Gwen John, January 26-March 2 1968, no.138, illustrated
New York, Davis & Long Company, American-English Paintings, Watercolors and Drawings, November 9-December 3, 1977, not included in the catalogue
the second:
London, Arts Council Gallery, Gwen John, January 26-March 2 1968, no.138, illustrated
Literature
Cecily Langdale, Gwen John with a Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings and a Selection of the Drawings, New Haven & London, 1987, nos. 340 and 333 respectively, illustrated pl. 371 and pl. 155
Condition
Green Leaves in a White Jug: The work is mounted so that the edges are visible. Not examined out of the frame. The work has minor surface dirt and toning. Ready to hang.
Flowers in a Grey Jug: The work has surface dirt and dust. Minor toning. Not examined out of the frame. Ready to hang.
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.