Lot 143
  • 143

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.
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