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Giorgio de Chirico
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Giorgio de Chirico
- La Plage Métaphysique
signed G. de Chirico and dated 1945 (lower right)
watercolour, gouache, pen and ink and pencil on board
- 36 by 50.5cm., 14 1/8 by 19¾in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the family of the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Artcurial, 1978
Tokyo, The Bunkamura Museum of Art (and travelling), Giorgio de Chirico, A Metaphysical Life, 2000-01, no. 70, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Padova, Palazzo Zabarella, De Chirico, 2007, no. 93, illustrated in colour p. 253
Condition
The board is stable and there is no evidence of retouching visible under UV light. There is some light wear and some small nicks to the extreme left and lower edges. There is a diagonal surface scratch to the door on the white house (visible in the catalogue illustration) and two small spots of paper abrasion to the sky, to the left of the central structure. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though slightly more vibrant in the original.
"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."