Lot 110
  • 110

Pavel Tchelitchew

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Pavel Tchelitchew
  • Studies for Phenomena [two works]
  • Titled Sketch for Phenomena (verso); dated 1939 (verso); both dedicated (on verso)
  • Watercolor and ink on paper
  • 15 3/4 by 20 1/8 in. and 9 3/4 by 14 in.
  • 40 by 51.2 and 24.8 by 35.5 cm

Condition

I. The sheet is in good condition. The sheet is taped down to mat along all four edges on the verso. Slight handling creases throughout, Slight discoloration along extreme edges, probably from an old mat. Several artist's markings on the verso. Paper watermark shows through slightly on the recto. II. The sheet is in good condition. Slight handling creases particularly upper left corner. Slight stain along extreme right edge. Tape residue on verso. Sheet is hinged to mat on all four sides with tape.
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Catalogue Note

The Reclining Nude is identified as Leonor Fini in the checklist of characters in Tchelitchew's monumental work, Phenomena. The Cityscape appears at the left and top of the composition.