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Jean Fautrier
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Fautrier
- Compotier à la pêche
- signed
- oil on canvas
- 73 x 60 cm; 28 3/4 x 23 5/8 in.
- Executed circa 1925.
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Literature
Sale: Ader, 22 February 1943
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.
The upper and lower edges of the corners have been left unpainted by the artist. There is one small area of hairline stabilized cracks located in the lower right quadrant, visible under very close inspection.
Under Ultra Violet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration.
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. 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."