- 428
Kees van Dongen
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Kees van Dongen
- Madame Van Der Velde
- signed Van Dongen (centre left)
- oil on canvas
- 127 by 96.5cm., 50 by 38in.
Provenance
Sale: Phillip's, London, June 29, 1987, lot 116A
Sale: Drouot-Richelieu, Paris, June 21, 1988, lot 55
Sale: Drouot-Montaigne, Paris, March 31, 1990, lot 35
Private Collection
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 2001)
Sale: Sotheby's New York, 8th May 2014, lot 427
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Drouot-Richelieu, Paris, June 21, 1988, lot 55
Sale: Drouot-Montaigne, Paris, March 31, 1990, lot 35
Private Collection
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 2001)
Sale: Sotheby's New York, 8th May 2014, lot 427
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Edmond des Courières, Van Dongen, Paris, 1925, illustrated p. 24
Kees van Dongen (exhibition catalogue), Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Martigny, 2002, no. 72, illustrated in colour p. 122
Kees van Dongen (exhibition catalogue), Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Martigny, 2002, no. 72, illustrated in colour p. 122
Condition
The canvas is lined. UV examination reveals areas of retouching towards the centre of the upper edge, the largest of which is approximately 20 by 2cm and all of which are to the background. There are further scattered lines and spots of retouching, predominantly to the background. 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."