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Kees van Dongen
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Kees van Dongen
- PORTRAIT DE FEMME BLONDE
signed Van Dongen and dedicated au Capte. Ed. Réquier, Cordialement, Kees van Dongen (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 65.3 by 54.5cm., 25 3/4 by 21 1/2 in.
Provenance
Édouard Réquier, France (acquire🔯d from the artist)
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Schmit, Maîtres français XIXe/XXe siècles, 1979, no. 26 (titled La Blonde)
Condition
The canvas is lined. There are thin lines of retouching throughout the face, collar, neck and dress of the figure, probably to repair craquelure to the paint surface. There is a 10cm. line of retouching running up the right edge from the bottom right corner. There is a small 3cm. line of retouching and three small spots of retouching towards the lower left corner. All retouching is visible under UV light. This work is in good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
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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."