Lot 83
  • 83

André Derain, 1880-1954

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • André Derain
  • LA BAIGNEUSE
  • signed
  • pencil and watercolour on paper
  • 33 by 24.5cm.; 13 by 9 5/8in.

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper and held securely between the backing board and the mount. There is some slight discolouration to the sheet, particularly at the extreme edges. There are several very small spots of foxing and a tiny artist pinhole to the left of the top edge. This work is in otherwise good condition, held under glass and unexamined out of frame.
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