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René Magritte
Estimate
45,000 - 55,000 GBP
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Description
- René Magritte
- ÉTUDE POUR 'JARDIN DE PROVENCE'
- signed Magritte (lower right)
- pen and ink and watercolour on paper
- 29 by 34cm., 11 3/8 by 13 3/8 in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to the father of the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Musée de la Publicité; Osaka, Palais des Expositions & Tokyo, Sagacho Exhibition Space, Magritte et les publicitaires, 1983, no. 22
Paris, Centre Georges Pompidou, Art et Publicité, 1990-91
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper laid down on board, sandwiched between the overmount and the backing board. There is a watermark inherent to the nature of the support in the upper left corner. Apart from some very light surface discoloration to the lower left and some time staining throughout this work is in good condition.
Colours: Paper tone and colours are warmer and richer 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.
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
During the Second World War, Magritte was commissioned by a Belgian cosmetic brand to create a design for the perfume Au Jardin de Provence. The present work is the only remaining study of this project and reflects the artist's typical metamorphosis of common objects into human body parts.