Lot 401
  • 401

ALBERT MARQUET | Marseille, le vieux port

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Marseille, le vieux port
  • signed Marquet (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 33,5 x 41,4 cm; 13 1/4 x 16 1/4 in.

Provenance

Marianne Productions, Paris
Charles and Yvette Bluhdorn, New York (acquired from the above in 1972, by descent and sold: Sotheby's, London, February 6, 2008, lot 484)
Private collection, France
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

The canvas is lined. Examination on the UV lights reveals dots and lines of retouching most predominatly along the all four edges and in places in the sea. Close inspection reveals areas of minor paint shrinkage thoughout the composition.This wors 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.
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 is accompanied by an Attestation of Inclusion from the Wildenstein Institute, and it will be included in the forthcoming Albert Marquet Digital Catalogue Raisonné, currently being prepared under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc.