- 186
Kees van Dongen
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Kees van Dongen
- Anita, nue, couchée
- signed van Dongen (lower right)
- gouache on paper
- 31 by 49cm., 12 1/4 by 19 1/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Switzerland
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper and laid down on card, which is attached to the overmount along all four edges. There is an area of rubbing above the signature and a further tiny area to the upper right corner. There are some tiny fox marks in places and a small repaired tear to the lower part of the extreme left edge (not visible when framed). The sheet is slightly time-stained. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though paper tone is overall slightly warmer 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."