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Jacques Majorelle
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Jacques Majorelle
- Femmes de Guinée
Signé et situé en bas à gauche J.Majorelle Guinée
Huile sur toile marouflée sur carton
- 50 x 61 cm ; 19 3/4 by 24 in.
Provenance
Acquis par la famille des propriétaire actuels dans les années 1950
Condition
The canvas was cut along the edges and laid down on a cardboard: there are a few air bubbles between the canvas and the cardboard. the paint is thin by places and the thick weft appears in some places (visible on the photography)
It is in good overall condition. No repaint visible under UV light
"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
Majorelle découvrit l'Afrique noire en 1945 et y retourna plusieurs fois jusqu'en 1952. Il séjourna en Guinée de décembre 1947 à mai 1948. Ses séjours en Afrique noire modifièrent profondément son style qui devint plus rude et plus réaliste. Sa gamme chromatique s'intensifia et des tonalités vives et crues apparurent dans sa palette. La violence de certaines couleurs, tels les jaunes acides, les roses vifs ou les verts intenses, surprend chez Majorelle qui jusqu'alors utilisait des couleurs plus nuancées et discrètes. La disposition mosaïquée de ces couleurs vives accentue les contrastes. Ce style nouveau reflète peut-être l'impression de dépaysement que Majorelle ressentit en découvrant les cultures d'Afrique noire, déroutantes et énigmatiques pour ceux qui s'y exposent pour la première fois.