Lot 74
  • 74

Sonia Delaunay

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Sonia Delaunay
  • Projet de tissu
  • Signed S Delaunay (lower center) and inscribed 242 (upper right) and T. 33 (upper left)
  • Watercolor on paper affixed to card
  • 8 by 9 5/8 in.
  • 20.3 by 24.4 cm (uneven edges)
  • Executed circa 1928.

Condition

Watercolor on paper affixed to a mat at the edges. The edges have been unevenly trimmed. The artist pinholes are visible in the upper corners and upper center. There is some minor bumping and associated tears in the lower right corner as well as vertical rippling. Significant surface dirt. The sheet has toned. Fairly good color. Wrinkling and tears. Three creases along the bottom edge, possibly pre-existing paper faults. In overall fair condition.
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