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Paul Signac 1863-1935
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Paul Signac
- Nice, le cours Saleya
- Signed P. Signac (lower right)
- Watercolor and charcoal on paper
- 10 3/4 by 15 3/4 in.
- 27.3 by 40 cm.
Provenance
Frederick Charles Oswald, Chicago (acquired in Paris in the 1930s)
Thence by descent to the present owner from his great, great uncle
Thence by descent to the present owner from his great, great uncle
Condition
Sheet visible when framed. Not examined out of frame. Overall good condition. Colors are fresh. Edges in tact. Faint water damage along the edges, predominantly along the upper right and lower left edges. Seems to be laid down on mat .
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
Lined with cafés and restaurants, Cours Saleya is a famous square in Nice historically known as a market place for flowers, fruits and vegetables.
According to family tradition, Frederick Charles Oswald studied with Paul Signac in Paris and acquired the work directly from the artist in the 1930s.
According to family tradition, Frederick Charles Oswald studied with Paul Signac in Paris and acquired the work directly from the artist in the 1930s.