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René Magritte
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- René Magritte
- Couple dansant
- monogramed MR, RM and MR (upper right), titled (COUPLE DANSANT) (lower), monogramed RM (lower right), inscribed j'ai encore mal la gorge (towards upper right), inscribed Emballé, je suis Em... par une toile que j'execute & Toi Vielle comment vas tu ? (lower) and Mariette est plaquée! (lower right)
- ink and pastel on paper
- 26.8 x 20.8 cm; 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
Provenance
Galerie 1900-2000, Paris
Acquired from the above by Dr. Arthur Brandt on October 17, 1994
Acquired from the above by Dr. Arthur Brandt on October 17, 1994
Exhibited
Boone, Turchin Center for the Arts, The Omnipotent Dream: Man Ray, Confluences and Influences, 2003
Literature
David Sylvester, René Magritte, Catalogue raisonné, Oils Paintings 1916-1930, vol. I, London, 1992, app. 11, illustrated p. 359
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, taken from a lined notebook, not laid down, and attached to the mount at each corner. The left edge is slightly unevenly cut. There is a pinhole to the lower right corner with some associated paper loss. The paper is slightly time stained and there is an horizontal crease running along the centre of the paper. There is a small area of staining to the centre of the lower edge, possibly associated with old adhesive. There are some flattened creases within the paper surface and at the right upper and lower corners. There are some scattered studio marks. This work is in overall good condition.
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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."