Lot 44
  • 44

André Lhote

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • André Lhote
  • Nature morte
  • Signed A. Lhote. (lower right)
  • Oil on canvas
  • 25 1/2 by 21 1/4 in.
  • 64.8 by 50 cm

Provenance

Mr. Charles Malpel
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

Oil on canvas, not lined. Surface in generally good condition, colors are vivid and fresh. A few scattered lines of fine craquelure. Under UV light; no apparent inpainting visible. Active pigments fluoresce.
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