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Jean Metzinger
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Metzinger
- L'ÉCUYÈRE
signé Metzinger (en bas à droite)
- huile sur toile
- 37,8 x 51,4 cm ; 14 7/8 x 20 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquis de l'artiste vers 1930 par la famille du propriétaire actuel
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is stable shrinkage in the upper part of the composition. There are three 1cm lines of retouching in the lower left corner and another area of inpainting in the upper left corner. There are some pinhead-sized spots of retouching in the white pigment above the horse's right leg. There is a small area of inpainting in the lower part of the horse's left leg. There is some scattered retouching on the contours of the rider. Other than another small area of inpainting along the upper part of the right edge, this work is in good stable 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."
"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 'Metzinger' (lower right), oil on canvas. Painted circa 1927.