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Lot 404
  • 404

Jean Metzinger

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jean Metzinger
  • ROCHERS AU MATIN
  • signed J. Metzinger (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 65.5 by 92cm., 25 3/4 by 36 1/4 in.

Provenance

Private Collection, Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Private Collection, Switzerland
Barr & Ochsner, Zurich
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired from the above in April 2001; sale: Sotheby's, London, 8th February 2006, lot 416)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The canvas is lined. There is a thin intermittent line of nailhead-sized spots of retouching along the centre of the top edge; there are five pinhead-sized spots of retouching to the top left edge and a nailhead-sized spot of retouching to the centre of the left edge, all visible under ultra-violet light. This work is in good condition. Colours: Overall fairly accurate although more turquoise 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."