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André Derain
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- André Derain
- Corbeille de fruits
- Signed a.derain (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 12 3/4 by 15 1/2 in.
- 32.5 by 39.5 cm
- Painted circa 1948-50.
Provenance
Galerie Paul Vallotton, Lausanne
Stoppenbach & Delestre Ltd., London
Acquired from the above by the parents of the present owner in May 1985
Thence by descent
Stoppenbach & Delestre Ltd., London
Acquired from the above by the parents of the present owner in May 1985
Thence by descent
Literature
Michel Kellerman, André Derain: Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint, vol. III, Paris, 1999, no. 1656, illustrated p. 81
Condition
This painting is in respectable condition. The canvas has an approximately 50-year-old European glue lining which is nicely stabilizing the paint layer.
Under UV light, in some of the darkest colors around the fruit, there are a few retouches, presumably to address slight abrasion. Although the varnish is somewhat opaque when viewed under UV light, there are no other retouches visible.
The work will respond well to cleaning. It is possible that once the work is cleaned a few tiny dots of retouching will be required in a few areas around the peaches.
The above condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.