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Kees van Dongen
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Kees van Dongen
- La Prière
- inscrit cordialement et signé vanDongen (en bas à droite)
- aquarelle, gouache, encre de Chine et crayon sur papier
- 35 x 24,8 cm ; 13 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.
Provenance
Vente : Christie's, New York, 6 novembre 1991, lot 142
Vente : Sotheby's, New York, 25 mars 2010, lot 84
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Vente : Sotheby's, New York, 25 mars 2010, lot 84
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Condition
Executed on wove white paper, not laid down, fixed to the mount along the four edges with a window on the reverse of the mount to reveal the signature. The paper is folded horizontally, 3 cm from the lower edge with a thin wear running horizontally right above and a slight separation of the paper at the extreme left edge approx. 0.3mm. Apart from a slight undulation to the sheet notably along the upper edge, this work is in overall 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."
Catalogue Note
inscribed 'cordialement' and signed 'vanDongen' (lower right); watercolour, gouache, Indian ink and pencil on paper.