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Maurice Denis
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Maurice Denis
- La Source
- signed Maurice Denis and dated 1941 (towards lower left)
- oil on board
- 74.5 by 84.7cm., 29 3/8 by 33 3/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Drouant-David, Paris (acquired in 1942)
Sale: Galerie Charpentier, Paris, 16th June 1959, lot 56
Private Collection, France
Sale: Galerie Charpentier, Paris, 16th June 1959, lot 56
Private Collection, France
Condition
Painted oil on composition board, the board is stable. UV examination reveals a few small areas of retouching to the upper corners. There is minor frame rubbing to all four extreme edges with associated tiny paint losses. There is a horizontal 12cm-long dent to the lower right corner, probably inherent to the board. Otherwsie, this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed 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."
"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."