Lot 149
- 149
Kees van Dongen
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Kees van Dongen
- LA FONTAINE, MANNEKEN PISSE
- signed van Dongen (lower centre); signed Van Dongen and inscribed Manneken Pisse on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 55 by 32.6cm., 21 5/8 by 12 7/8 in.
Provenance
M. Papazian
Sale: Alphonse Bellier, Paris, 19th December 1955
Sale: Artcurial, Paris, 7th June 2006, Lot 40
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Alphonse Bellier, Paris, 19th December 1955
Sale: Artcurial, Paris, 7th June 2006, Lot 40
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Galerie Drouant David, Paris
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals some small spots of retouching to the extreme upper edge and some further areas near to the right edge. There is some hairline craquelure in places and some localised paint shrinkage to the darkest green pigments. Otherwise, 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."