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Louis Marcoussis
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Louis Marcoussis
- Le Poisson rouge
- signed Marcoussis (lower left); signed Marcoussis on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 91.2 by 32cm., 35 7/8 by 12 1/2 in.
Provenance
Mme J. le Bec
Galerie de Berri, Paris
Sale: Briest Scp, Paris, 20th November 1989, lot 41B
Private Collection, Belgium (sale: Sotheby’s, Tel Aviv, 11th April 1996, lot 32)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Galerie de Berri, Paris
Sale: Briest Scp, Paris, 20th November 1989, lot 41B
Private Collection, Belgium (sale: Sotheby’s, Tel Aviv, 11th April 1996, lot 32)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Pierre, Louis Marcoussis, 1925, no. 4
Paris, Galerie de l'Art Vivant, Marcoussis, 1952, no. 4
Paris, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Le Cubisme, 1953, no. 195
Turin, Palazzo Madama, Peintres d'aujourd'hui, 1955, no. 2
Paris, Galerie de l'Art Vivant, Marcoussis, 1952, no. 4
Paris, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Le Cubisme, 1953, no. 195
Turin, Palazzo Madama, Peintres d'aujourd'hui, 1955, no. 2
Literature
Jean Lafranchis, Marcoussis, sa vie, son œuvre, Paris, 1961, no. P. 46, illustrated p. 245
Condition
The canvas is not lined and examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. There are lines of craquelure throughout the composition and fine lines of paint shrinkage in places. There is a spot of paint loss towards the centre of the left edge. 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."