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MAURICE DENIS | Soir d'été (version 4)
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Denis, Maurice
- Soir d'été (version 4)
- oil on canvas
- 50 by 41cm., 19 7/8 by 16 1/8 in.
- Executed circa 1906.
Provenance
Anne-Marie Poncet-Denis, Lausanne (daughter of the artist)
Private Collection, Switzerland (sale: Sotheby's, London, 4th May 1960, lot 90)
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owners
Private Collection, Switzerland (sale: Sotheby's, London, 4th May 1960, lot 90)
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owners
Condition
The canvas is not lined and examination under UV light reveals no sign of retouching. There is a very minor spot of paint loss to the proper left leg of the right-most child.There is some minor shrinkage along the extreme edges, not visible when framed, there is shrinkage in the pale pink pigment in the center of the composition and a fleck of paint loss within the green pigment towards the lower left corner. This work is in overall very 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
This work will be included in the forthcoming Maurice Denis Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Claire Denis and Fabienne Stahl.