Lot 4
  • 4

Kees van Dongen

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description

  • Kees van Dongen
  • LE SALON VERDURIN (À LA RECHERCHE DU TEMPS PERDU)
  • porte le cachet de la signature (en bas au centre)
  • gouache, aquarelle et crayon sur papier
  • 24 x 21,5 cm ; 9 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.

Provenance

Famille Proust, Paris
Vente : Sotheby's, Londres, 30 juin 1976, lot 233
Acquis en 1986 par le propriétaire actuel

Literature

Marcel Proust, A la Recherche du temps perdu, Paris, Gallimard, 1947, vol. I, reproduit en face de la p. 136

Condition

Please note that the medium of the present work is gouache, watercolour and pencil on paper, and not as stated in the printed catalogue. Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is hinged to the overmount in one place at the top edge. Apart from some light time-staining, this work is in very good condition.
"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

stamped with the signature (lower centre), gouache, watercolour and pencil on paper. Executed circa 1947-48.