Giorgio de Chirico

Pierre Le Tan, Paris (sale: Sotheby's, Neo-Romantic & Surrealist Art from the Collection of Pierre Le-Tan, London, 25th October 1995, lot 39)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Executed on cream wove paper and laid down on card. The lower edge is deckled and the sheet is slightly time stained.There is a vertical cut of approximately 15cm down the centre of the sheet. There is a possible repaired tear to the upper right corner (approximately 3mm long). This work is in overall 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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The present work was executed as part of a commission for American Vogue in 1937. Alongside Salvador Dalí and Pawel Tchelitchew, De Chirico created a design for the magazine which was inspired by evening dresses from the Spring Collections at Bergdorf Goodman. These designs were then recreated using live models in the Vogue photography studio, with the resulting photographs being published in the March 1937 edition of the magazine.