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Albert Marquet
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Le Croiseur, effet de contre-jour
- signed Marquet (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 54.3 by 65cm., 21 3/8 by 25 1/2 in.
Provenance
Galerie Druet, Paris (acquired by 1922)
Louis Dernis, Paris (acquired from the above on 2nd January 1923)
Sale: Galerie Motte, Geneva, 28th June 1969, lot 410
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owners
Louis Dernis, Paris (acquired from the above on 2nd January 1923)
Sale: Galerie Motte, Geneva, 28th June 1969, lot 410
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owners
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Druet, Exposition annuelle du IIIe groupe, 1923, no. 33
Literature
Jean-Claude Martinet & Guy Wildenstein, Marquet. L'Afrique du Nord, Catalogue de l'Œuvre peint, Paris, 2001, no. I-66, illustrated p. 117
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals a few small retouchings to all four corners, probably associated with previous frame rubbing. There are a few pin sized fly spots in places to the sky. This work is in overall good condition and may benefit from a light clean.
"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."