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Moïse Kisling
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Moïse Kisling
- Nu couché de dos
- signed Kisling and dated 1917 (lower left); signed M. Kisling and dated Paris Decembre 1917 (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas
- 60.6 by 92cm., 23 7/8 by 36 1/4 in.
Provenance
Collection Jonas Netter, Paris (sale: Christie's, London, 5th February 2009, lot 360)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Chiba, Musée Kawamura (& travelling in Japan), Modigliani et son époque, Paris 1910-1920, 1997, no. 32, illustrated in the catalogue
Paris, Musée de Montparnasse, Les artistes russes hors frontière, 2010, illustrated in the catalogue
Cannes, Centre d’art La Malmaison, 60 Chefs-d’œuvre de l’Ecole Russe, le nu en peinture 1900/1970, 2010-11, illustrated in the catalogue
Paris, Musée de Montparnasse, Les artistes russes hors frontière, 2010, illustrated in the catalogue
Cannes, Centre d’art La Malmaison, 60 Chefs-d’œuvre de l’Ecole Russe, le nu en peinture 1900/1970, 2010-11, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Jean Kisling, Kisling, 1891-1953, Turin, 1982, vol. II, no. 5, illustrated p. 293
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals a thin line of retouching (approx. 2.5cm.) to the lower part of the figure's back and a further L-shaped line to the upper right corner. There are four tiny flecks of paint loss to the upper right quadrant. This work is in overall good condition.
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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."