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André Lhote
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- André Lhote
- Éloge de l'architecture
- Signed A.Lhote. (upper left)
- Oil on paper mounted on canvas
- 32 5/8 by 46 1/4 in.
- 82.8 by 117.4 cm
Provenance
Mme Simone Lhote, Paris
Suzanne Bermann, Paris
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, December 10, 1987, lot 61
Sale: Christie's, New York, May 12, 1988, lot 297
Private Collection, New York (acquired at the above sale)
Evelyn Aimis Fine Art, Miami
Acquired from the above in 1996
Suzanne Bermann, Paris
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, December 10, 1987, lot 61
Sale: Christie's, New York, May 12, 1988, lot 297
Private Collection, New York (acquired at the above sale)
Evelyn Aimis Fine Art, Miami
Acquired from the above in 1996
Exhibited
New York, Selected Artists Galleries, André Lhote, 1885-1962, 1970, no. 22
Aulnay-sous-bois, Salle du Plan d'argent, André Lhote une voix du cubisme, 1971
Aulnay-sous-bois, Salle du Plan d'argent, André Lhote une voix du cubisme, 1971
Condition
This work is in very good condition. Executed on cream wove paper mounted on canvas. A faint vertical crease is visible near the figure's face. The sheet is slightly undulated at the upper left. A few extremely faint scattered surface stains are visible, as well as a few scattered artist's pinholes to the extreme perimeter. Under UV light some extremely small areas of restoration are visible in the blue to the right of the figure'es arm, as well as to her right wrist. Otherwise fine.
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.
Catalogue Note
The present work is a study for a decoration project commissioned by the architect Louis Moynat for his villa in Thonon-les-Bains. The design scheme consisted of a large fresco Baigneuses with two pendants executed in mosaic: Éloge de l'architecture and Éloge de la poésie.