Lot 72
- 72
Robert Delaunay
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Delaunay
- BRETONNE
- signé R. Delaunay et daté 1904 (en bas à gauche)
- huile sur toile
- 46 x 38 cm; 18 1/8 x 14 7/8 in.
Provenance
Sonia Delaunay, Paris
Louis Carré, Paris (acquis en octobre 1947 et vendu : Piasa / Artcurial, Paris, 10 décembre 2002, lot 204)
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Louis Carré, Paris (acquis en octobre 1947 et vendu : Piasa / Artcurial, Paris, 10 décembre 2002, lot 204)
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Leverkusen, Städtisches Museum Morsbroich, R. Delaunay, 1956, no. 3, reproduit pl. 1
Literature
Pierre Francastel & Guy Habasque, Robert Delaunay, du cubisme à l'art abstrait, Catalogue de l'œuvre de Robert Delaunay, Paris, 1957, no. 5, pp. 245-46
Condition
The canvas is not lined. Under ultravilolet light, there is an thin intermittent line of retouching running along the edges and some scattered tiny spots of retouching located mostly in the upper right quadrant and toward the upper left corner. This work 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."
"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
signed 'R. Delaunay' and dated '1904' (lower left), oil on canvas. Painted in 1904.