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Émile Othon Friesz
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 GBP
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Description
- Émile Othon Friesz
- Baigneuses
- signed Othon Friesz (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 54.6 by 45.8cm., 21 1/2 by 18in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Scandinavia (acquired circa 1950s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The canvas is not lined and UV examination reveals no signs of retouching. There are a few fine lines of craquelure mainly to the thicker pigments towards the upper half. There are some minor fly spots throughout which could benefit from a light clean. Otherwise this work is in very good condition.
Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though in the original the colours are fresher and the blues are slightly less saturated.
"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
The present work is a study for the 1907 Fauve painting Les Baigneuses, also known as Les Demoiselles de Marseille, at the Musée du Petit Palais in Geneva (illustrated in the photograph below).