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Jean Metzinger
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Metzinger
- L'Écuyère
- signé Metzinger (en bas à droite)
- huile sur toile
- 37,8 x 51,4 cm ; 14 7/8 x 20 1/4 in.
Provenance
Collection particulière, France (acquis auprès de l'artiste puis par descendance)
Vente : Sotheby's, Paris, 9 décembre 2009, lot 31
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Vente : Sotheby's, Paris, 9 décembre 2009, lot 31
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Condition
The canvas is unlined. There is some stable shrinkage predominately to the upper part of the composition. There are some traces of inpainting to the left lower and upper corners and along the upper right edge. There are additional touches around the horse's neck and a few spots of retouching on his left leg and to his backside. There are a few touches on the man right hand arm, along the contours of his left hand side and to his lower left hand leg. This work is in good and stable 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
signed 'Metzinger' (lower right); oil on canvas. Painted circa 1927.