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Kees van Dongen
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Kees van Dongen
- Femme agenouillée sur un lit
- signed van Dongen (upper right)
- gouache, watercolour and wash on paper
- 38.5 by 61.5 cm., 15 1/8 by 24 2/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Paul Vallotton, Lausanne
Private Collection, Europe (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, Europe (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on card, not floating in the mount. The sheet is time struck. The lower edge is deckled. There are traces of glue running along the right edge. There is a small tear on the centre of the upper edge (repaired in laying down process). There is some paper skinning to the lower right corner. Otherwise this work is in fairly good condition.
"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."