Lot 75
  • 75

Sonia Delaunay

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Sonia Delaunay
  • Rythme colorĂ©
  • Signed with the initials S.D. and dated 20-II-36 (lower right)
  • Gouache on paper laid down on paperboard
  • 11 5/8 by 9 5/8 in.
  • 29.5 by 24.5 cm
  • Executed in 1936.

Provenance

Gimpel Fils Gallery Ltd,  London
Daniel Blaise Thorens Fine Art Gallery, Basel

Condition

Gouache on paper laid down on paperboard. Small one x 1/6 inch removal (possibly from previous hinging) at lower left edge. Sheet is attached to paperboard by glue, verso not visible. Surface in generally good condition, colors are lively and fresh. A 4.5 inch apparent repaired tear at top right edge. Some minor areas of loss visible, particularly in orange at upper right hand corner. Surface dirt.
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