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Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova
Estimate
180,000 - 220,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Natalia Sergeevna Goncharova
- Vase de fleurs et de pommes
- signed in Latin t.r. and on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 76.5 by 56cm, 30 by 22in.
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Sotheby's New York, Impressionist & Modern Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture - Part II, 9 November 1994, lot 201
Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner
Sotheby's New York, Impressionist & Modern Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture - Part II, 9 November 1994, lot 201
Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Original canvas. The painting is in beautiful condition and appears to have never been removed from its stretcher. Very minor craquelure but in otherwise excellent condition. Held in a wood frame with plaster molding. Under UV no pigment appears to fluoresce. Unexamined out of frame.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The harmonious composition of varying colours and forms on display in the present still life reveal the artist’s roots in botany, which she studied in her youth, along with a deep appreciation of the natural world. Flowers, leaves and stems are beautifully arranged for maximum decorative affect while at the same time maintaining a sense of spontaneity. An intuitive understanding of colour is evident; the reds of the flowers, fruits and cigarettes balance perfectly with the greens and gold elsewhere. Vase de Fleurs et de Pommes is among her most charming still life paintings and it reflects the skill of the artist in her prime. It at the same time demonstrates an understanding of the work of Paul Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh while maintaining a sense of individuality and freedom.