Details

Provenance

Sale: Tajan, Paris, 3rd December 2003, lot 47 Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Condition Executed on white wove card, not laid down, attached to the mount at the bottom two corners and floating in the mount. There are scattered spots of foxing to the sheet and some staining mainly around the figures. Apart from some surface dirt to the sheet and the edges, this work is in overall good condition. <br><br>Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration. "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."

Catalog summary

André Derain LA DANSE signed Derain (lower right) gouache on card 42.8 by 35.5cm., 16 7/8 by 14in. Provenance Sale: Tajan, Paris, 3rd December 2003, lot 47 Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Condition Executed on white wove card, not laid down, attached to the mount at the bottom two corners and floating in the mount. There are scattered spots of foxing to the sheet and some staining mainly around the figures. Apart from some surface dirt to the sheet and the edges, this work is in overall good condition. <br><br>Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration. "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."