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René Magritte
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- René Magritte
- La mort et la sirène (Dessin pour une affiche)
- Signed with the initials MR and dated 18 (toward lower right)
- Charcoal and pastel on paper
- Diameter: 15 1/8 in.
- 38.4 cm
Provenance
Charles Alexandre
Sale: Labat, Paris, May 15, 1984, lot 44
Acquired at the above sale
Sale: Labat, Paris, May 15, 1984, lot 44
Acquired at the above sale
Literature
David Sylvester & Sarah Whitfield, Rene Magritte Catalogue Raisonné: Oil Paintings 1916-1930, vol. I, London, 1992, no. 18.1, illustrated p. 15
Condition
In very good condition. The work has a deckled edge. Pinholes scattered around the edge with some accompanying rust. Hard crease running from upper-left to lower-right corner with some accompanying staining. A small loss to the paper at upper edge of this crease. The verso shows a multi-figure charcoal drawing and some mild studio stains. Hinged to the mount in a few places along upper edge. The handmade sheet shows some dark fibers inherent to the medium. Three tiny spots of repair: one lower-right along crease, two along left edge near pinholes.
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
According to an early owner, Charles Alexandre, Magritte produced this sinuous and slightly sinister image at age 20 in response to a competition sponsored by the government seeking imagery for use in a public campaign against venereal disease.