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Paul-Émile Borduas 1905 - 1960
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CAD
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Description
- Paul-Émile Borduas
- L'Angle à la Blanche Famille
- signed and dated in pencil lower right Borduas '54; titled and dated on two labels on the reverse
- watercolour on paper
- 27.9 by 21.6 cm.
- 11 by 8 ½ in.
Provenance
The Estate of Harry and Beatrice Davidson, Toronto
Condition
This work has not been examined out of the frame. It appears to be in very good condition. The paper is yellowed. There is some buckling throughout which is probably due to the paper having been glued down to the 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
This watercolour was painted in 1954, the year that Borduas held his first exhibition in January in New York. The show received considerable attention, there and in Canada.