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André Lhote
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- André Lhote
- Les Bineuses de fraisiers
- Titled (on the reverse)
- Oil on paper mounted on canvas
- 23 5/8 by 26 3/4 in.
- 60 by 68 cm
Provenance
Ruth & Lèon Juster, New York (acquired by 1962)
Private Collection, New York (by descent from the above)
Private Collection, Florida (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, New York (by descent from the above)
Private Collection, Florida (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Albi, Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, Exhibition André Lhote, 1962, no. 21, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Leonard Hutton Galleries, André Lhote 1885-1962: Cubism, 1976
New York, Weintraub Gallery, André Lhote, Cubism and Later Periods, 1979-80
New York, Leonard Hutton Galleries, André Lhote 1885-1962: Cubism, 1976
New York, Weintraub Gallery, André Lhote, Cubism and Later Periods, 1979-80
Condition
Oil on paper laid down on canvas. There do not appear to be traces of retouching visible under UV light. There is undulation to the extreme left and right corners, with associated fine creases, and associated tears and pigment losses predominantly to the upper right corner. A vertical fine line of craquelure approximately 2 inches long towards the centre of the extreme left edge. A fine repaired tear to the skirt of the second to left figure in the foreground. Two raised dents towards the lower left corner. This work is in generally good condition.
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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.