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Maurice Denis
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Maurice Denis
- La Palais de la Reine de Volupté from La Légende de Saint Christophe
- Signed Maurice Denis and dated 1920 (upper left)
- Oil and mixed media on board
- 19 3/4 by 25 1/2 in.
- 50 by 64.5 cm
- Executed in 1920.
Provenance
The artist
Private Collection, Paris (acquired from the above in July 1925)
Private Collection, Tokyo
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Paris (acquired from the above in July 1925)
Private Collection, Tokyo
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Oil and mixed media on board. Surface in generally good condition, colors are bright. The extreme edges of the board are slightly worn, not visible in the frame. Board has bowed very slightly towards the center, not visible in frame. There is paper on the reverse of the board bearing a Chinese inscription and stamp reading "The Paris American Art..." This paper exhibits multiple losses and darkening from age. Under UV light; active pigments fluoresce, no apparent inpainting visible.
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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.
Catalogue Note
The present work is a sketch for the set design for the first scene of the first act of La Légende de Saint Christophe (1920), an opera by Vincent D'Indy for which Maurice Denis designed the sets and costumes.