Lot 4
  • 4

René Magritte

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description

  • René Magritte
  • Univers mental I (étude pour l'Univers mental)
  • titré L'Univers mental I et porte la signature magritte (en bas à droite) sans doute de la main de Georgette Magritte
  • crayon sur papier
  • 26,5 x 21 cm ; 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.

Provenance

Georgette Magritte, Bruxelles
Acquis auprès du précédent par le propriétaire actuel

Condition

Executed on wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount to the centre of the upper edge. The lower edge is slightly curbed. There are two creases to left and lower right corners. There are the remnants of some old adhesive on the verso. There are some light surface marks consistent with age and handling. This work is in good condition.
"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

titled 'L'Univers mental I' and inscribed with the signature 'magritte' (lower right) probably by Georgette Magritte; pencil on paper. Executed circa 1947.