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André Derain 1880-1954
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- André Derain
- L'homme aux Cheveux Plaques
- inscribed Andre Derain AT and numbered 6/11 (on the reverse)
- bronze, brown patina with hints of light green
- 8 by 6 by 3 3/4 in.
- 20.3 by 15.2 by 9.5 cm.
Provenance
Brook Street Gallery, London
Acquired from the above circa 1965
(sold: Sotheby's, New York, February 12, 2003, lot 110)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Acquired from the above circa 1965
(sold: Sotheby's, New York, February 12, 2003, lot 110)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Pierre Callier, Catalogue raisonné de l'Oeuvre sculpté de André Derain, vol. 1, Paris, 1965, no. 26
Condition
In good condition aside from surface dust. Some rubbing to extremities and a few scattered sratches. On the reverse: remnants of glue in three areas on right; plastic cubes glued to left ear and top left side of head.
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
Conceived in the late 1930s and cast posthumously in an edition of 15, including 4 artist's proofs. The terracotta is in the collection of the artist's family.