Lot 452
  • 452

Albert Marquet

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description

  • PAYSAGE DE SIDI BOU SAID
  • signed Marquet (lower left)
  • oil on canvas

  • 50 by 61cm., 19 5/8 by 24in.

Provenance

Sale: Bernheim Jeune, Paris, 19th November 1923
M. Brisac, Paris (purchased at the above sale)
Sale: Christie's, London, 24th June 1986, lot 164
Gallerie Urban, Paris

Literature

Jean-Claude Martinet & Guy Wildenstein, Marquet, L'Afrique du Nord, Catalogue de l'œuvre peint, Paris, 2001, no. I-611, illustrated p. 448

Condition

The canvas is not lined. There is a 5cm. by 1cm. area of retouching to the centre of the bottom edge, three nailhead-sized spots of retouching to the centre, three pinhead-sized spots to the centre of the right edge, one pinhead-sized spot to the centre of the top edge, and intermittent spots of retouching running along the top edge, probably to cover previous frame rubbing. All retouching is visible under UV light. This work is in good condition. Colours: OVerall fairly accurate although brighter in the original.
"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.
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