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JÓZSEF RIPPL-RÓNAI | Couple by a Lake
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- József Rippl-Rónai
- Couple by a Lake
- traces of signature lower right
- pastel on paper
- 38 by 51cm., 15 by 20in.
Provenance
Renée Donath, Paris
Purchased from the above by Victor Bator in 1961; thence by descent
Purchased from the above by Victor Bator in 1961; thence by descent
Condition
The artist's sheet has been hinged to the mount along its upper edge, on the reverse. There is one small loss in the upper left corner and some small tears are visible along the extreme edges, including two small tears in the upper edge and a circa 2cm tear in the right edge closer to the upper right corner. The paper appears to be sunned and there are some small, scattered spots of surface dirt throughout, notably in the sky. This work could possibly benefit from some light surface cleaning. Overall, this work is in fairly good condition. Presented glazed, in a simple frame.
"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
Dated circa 1904-05, this work was most probably painted in Lovran, a tourist destination in modern day Croatia. Widely recognized as one of the greatest modern Hungarian painters, in his work József Rippl-Rónai combined hints of Fauvism, Art Nouveau and Expressionism. Soon exhibiting with the Nabis at the Galerie Durand Ruel in 1899, the artist left Paris and returned to Hungary.