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ALBERT MARQUET | Toits de Paris
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Toits de Paris
- signed Marquet and dated 1932 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 32 x 45,2 cm; 12 5/8 x 17 3/4 in.
- Painted in 1932.
Provenance
Charles-Auguste Girard (acquired directly from the artist)
Private collection, France (circa 1950)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private collection, France (circa 1950)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie de "Beaux-Arts", Exposition Albert Marquet, 1940, no. 51
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is no evidence of retouching under UV light. There is some frame rubbing along the extreme edges. There are a few scattered fly spots. There appears to be some superficial dirt ingrained in the varnish. This work is in overall good condition and could benefit from a light cleaning.
"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
This work will be included in the forthcoming Marquet Digital Catalogue Raisonné, being prepared under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc.