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RENÉ MAGRITTE | Buste en plâtre et fruits
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 EUR
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Description
- René Magritte
- Buste en plâtre et fruits
- monogramed MR and dated 17 (lower right)
- oil on cardboard
- 27 x 34,8 cm; 10 3/8 x 13 5/8 in.
- Painted in 1917.
Provenance
Charles Alexandre, Brussels
Oscar Mairlot, Brussels
Thence by descent to the present owner
Oscar Mairlot, Brussels
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Tokyo, Le Musée National d'Art Moderne & Yamaguchi, Musée préfectoral, René Magritte, 1988, no. 1, illustrated in the catalogue p. 39
Verona, Galleria d'Arte Moderna di Palazzo Forti, Da Magritte a ettirgaM, 1991, no. 1, illustrated in the catalogue p. 51
Brussels, Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, René Magritte 1898-1967, 1998, no. 1, illustrated in the catalogue p. 50
Verona, Galleria d'Arte Moderna di Palazzo Forti, Da Magritte a ettirgaM, 1991, no. 1, illustrated in the catalogue p. 51
Brussels, Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, René Magritte 1898-1967, 1998, no. 1, illustrated in the catalogue p. 50
Literature
David Sylvester & Sarah Whitfield, René Magritte, catalogue raisonné I : Oil Paintings 1916-1930, Antwerp, 1992, no. 4, illustrated p. 125
Condition
The board is stable and is slightly undulating. There is a milky varnish preventing UV light from fully penetrating, however examination under UV light appears to reveal one spot of retouching in the red pigment (approx. 3 cm wide) approximately 6 cm from the upper edge and 9 cm from the left edge, another smaller spot of retouching (approx. 1 cm wide) to the upper right corne, a few additionnal smaller dots of retouching in places, most predominately to the red background and along the extreme edges This work is in overall good condition.
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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."