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Maurice Denis
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Maurice Denis
- Paysannes de Monte-Cassino
- signé MAURICE DENIS et daté 1903 (en bas à gauche)
- huile sur toile
- 57,7 x 73,2 cm; 22 3/4 x 28 7/8 in.
Provenance
Vente: Paris, Palais Galliera, 19 juin 1963, lot 32
Condition
The canvas is not lined and is slightly undulating. There are a few thin lines of craquellure to the most thickly applied pigment (notably to the green and blue pigment towards the upper edge). There are a few small areas of retouching to the upper part of the left-hand tree and a few further dots of retouching to the lower left quadrant and to the water carrier with arms raised to the centre of the composition. 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."
"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
Cette œuvre sera incluse au Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre de Maurice Denis actuellement en préparation par Claire Denis et Fabienne Stahl.