Lot 25
  • 25

Jean Puy

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Jean Puy
  • Bouquet de fleurs
  • Signed Puy (lower right)
  • Oil on panel
  • 21 1/2 by 17 1/2 in.; 54.6 by 44.5 cm
  • Painted circa 1925-30.

Provenance

M. & Mme. Gaston Alexandre
M. & Mme. Gaston Claus (by descent from the above)
Thence by descent

Condition

Oil on panel. Surface in generally good condition, colors are lively and fresh. One one and a half inch disruption to the paint surface, natural to the support, in upper center. Some minor areas of craqueleur visible in upper center. Under UV light; no apparent inpainting visible.
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.