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Robert Delaunay
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Robert Delaunay
- LA MINHO PITTORESQUE
- Signed and inscribed R. Delaunay Paris (lower right) and dated 15 (lower left)
- Gouache, watercolor and pencil on paper
- 12 by 14 in. (image)
- 30.5 by 35.6 cm
Provenance
Spencer A. Samuels & Co., New York
Waddington and Tooth Galleries, London
(Probably) Acquired from the above, circa 1960s
Condition
Very good condition; not laid down; hinged to mat at top edge. Slight mat burn at edge and on reverse; sheet slightly stained on reverse. Artist's notes at bottom of sheet.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This work relates to a series of Portuguese still-lifes, specifically Nature morte portuguaise, executed by Delaunay in 1915. This subject was also painted by his wife, Sonia.