Lot 394
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Louis Marcoussis

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Louis Marcoussis
  • La Colombe poignardée
  • Signed Marcoussis and dated le 21 mai 1927 (lower right)
  • Gouache and pencil on paper
  • 17 3/8 by 22 1/8 in.
  • 43.7 by 56.5 cm

Provenance

Galleria Il Capricorno, Venice
Private Collection, Switzerland (and sold: Sotheby's, London, March 24, 1998, lot 279)
Acquired at the above sale

Condition

The buff colored wove sheet is laid down along both side edges and intermittantly along the lower edge to a wooden stretcher. The sheet is somewhat time darkened and there is a small water stain near the lower left corner and another in the grey and black multi colored area (lower left). Other tiny scattered areas of surface dirt. A thin drip or water stain in the grey pigeon's breast seems likely to be orignal to the artist's process. Colours: Fairly accurate to the catalogue illustration.
"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.
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