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Félix Vallotton
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Félix Vallotton
- FEMME NUE DEBOUT
- signé F.Vallotton et daté 14 en bas à gauche
huile sur toile
- 145,5 x 114 cm; 57 1/4 x 44 7/8 in.
Provenance
Vente : Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 19 Mars 1951, lot 145
Paul Blendiger, Toricella
E. Winterler, Massagno
Paul van Saarnen, La Tour-de-Peilz
Collection particulière, Suisse
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Bernheim-Jeune, Le Paysage du Midi, 1914, no. 2
Literature
Félix Vallotton, Livre de raison, no. 987 : "Femme nue debout, le torse nu, et tenant sa jupe, grise, au bord de la mer, ciel, eau et sable très gris (T80)"
Marina Ducrey, Félix Vallotton, 1865-1925. L'œuvre peint, Catalogue raisonné, vol. III, Zürich/Lausanne, 2005, no. 1051, illustré p. 595
Condition
The canvas is not lined. Under UV light, there is evidence of retouchings mostly located in the lower left quadrant, in the centre and around the edges.
"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."
Catalogue Note
signed 'F.Vallotton' and dated '14 ' lower left, oil on canvas. Painted in 1914.