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Édouard Vuillard
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Edouard Vuillard
- Nature morte aux roses
- signed E Vuillard (lower right)
- oil on paper laid down on canvas
- 30.3 by 44.1cm., 12 by 17 1/4 in.
Provenance
Dr Desjardins, Paris
Sacha Guitry, Paris
Sale: Galerie Motte, Geneva, 17th October 1959, lot 99
Alfred P. Waechter, Geneva
Sale: Galerie Motte, Geneva, 28th July 1969, lot 375
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owners
Sacha Guitry, Paris
Sale: Galerie Motte, Geneva, 17th October 1959, lot 99
Alfred P. Waechter, Geneva
Sale: Galerie Motte, Geneva, 28th July 1969, lot 375
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owners
Literature
Antoine Salomon & Guy Cogeval, Vuillard, The Inexhaustible Glance, Critical Catalogue of Paintings and Pastels, Paris, 2003, vol. II, no. IX-152, illustrated in colour p. 1094
Condition
The canvas in lined. Examination under UV light reveals a line of retouching to the upper left quadrant (approximately 6cm long) and a further small spot of retouching to the left of the flower composition and towards the lower left corner. The canvas is slightly undulating towards the right edge. There are some scattered and very minor nicks to the paper surface. 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."