ALBERT MARQUET | Nature morte à la théière

Eugène Descaves, Paris (acquired directly from the artist circa 1904; and sold: Paris, Hôtel Drouot, March 28, 1919, lot 53, titled as La Cafetière)
Roger G. Gompel, Paris (acquired circa 1960)
Thence by descent to the present owner

Paris, Galeries Durand-Ruel, Fleurs et Natures mortes. Ecole contemporaine, 1931, no. 33
Paris, Galerie Schmit, Exposition Marquet, 1967, no. 14, illustrated in the catalogue

A.V., 'La collection Eugène Descaves. La vente du 28 mars prochain', in Paris-Journal, March 23, 1919
Jean Pellerin, 'Quinzaine artistique' in La Lanterne, March 29, 1919, p. 2
Claude Roger-Marx, 'Marquet' in Gazette des Beaux-Arts, March 1939, p. 176

The canvas is not lined. There is a milky varnish preventing UV light from fully penetrating. However, examination under UV light appears to reveal an intermittent line of retouching along the extreme edges relating to frame rubbing There are some thin lines of stable craquelure in places and there is some frame rubbing along the extreme edges. This work is in overall good condition and could benefit from a light clean.
"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."

This work will be included in the forthcoming Marquet Digital Catalogue Raisonné, being prepared under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc.