Lot 334
  • 334

René Magritte

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description

  • René Magritte
  • Sans Titre: Femme, rideaux, colombe
  • inscribed La pensée ne se trompe pas en ne voyant aucun différence entre la pomme et l'image de cette pomme dans un tableau. Elle ne se trompe pas et n'ignore pas qu'il n'y a pas de pomme dans le tableau. (lower); inscribed Le château des Pyrénées
    Les assises de ce château et ce château sont de bonne pierre. Ils sont, à tout jamais.
    Le blanc-seing L’amazone est à la forêt, qui est à l’amazone. Si bien qu’ils ne peuvent être eux-mêmes s’ils ne sont l’autre, en même temps. D’ailleurs, si vous pensez à l’amazone, vous la voyez parmi les arbres. Exact ? (on the reverse)
  • pen on paper
  • 25,5 x 16,4 cm; 10 x 6 3/8  in.

Provenance

François Deknop, Brussels (acquired directly from the artist)
Private collection, Belgium

Condition

Executed on greetings card, not laid down, attached to the overmount in two places with tape at the upper edge. This work is in very 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.
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Catalogue Note

This work is executed on the reverse of a wishing card (1966) from Jean Remiche, Administrateur Général des Affaires Culturelles.