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Kees van Dongen
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Kees van Dongen
- LE MARCHAND DE DRAPEAUX
- signed Van Dongen (lower left) and titled along the left edge of the canvas; indistinctly signed Van Dongen and titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 55 by 46cm., 21 5/8 by 18 1/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the family of the present owner in the 1950s
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There are some small areas of retouching to the top and bottom edges and one small area to the lower left edge, visible under UV light. Apart from some slight paint loss to the extreme edges due to previous frame rubbing, this work is in good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate, although the pastel hues in the background are warmer and the red tones more vivid in the original.
"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."