Lot 276
  • 276

Kees van Dongen

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description

  • Kees van Dongen
  • MARRONIERS EN FLEURS
  • signé Van Dongen (en bas à droite); inscrit Versailles, nuage Louis XIV (au dos) 
  • huile sur toile

  • 46 x 56 cm; 18 x 22 in.

Provenance

Dolly van Dongen, Paris
Vente : Guy Loudmer, Paris, 4 décembre 1995, lot 7
Collection particulière
Vente : Christie's, Londres, 7 février 2001, lot 164
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel

Condition

The canvas is not lined. There are intermittent areas of paint cracks in the dark green bushes. There is evidence of frame rubbing along the four edges, associated with small areas of paint loss as well as small areas of retouching along the edges. There is a 2 cm. line of retouching in the upper part of the sky.
"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 'Van Dongen' (lower right); inscribed 'Versailles, nuage Louis XIV' (on the reverse), oil on canvas.