Details

Provenance

Jeanne Adèle Bernard also known as Jenny Sacerdote (possibly) Galerie Pétridès, Paris Private Collection (sale: Christie's, London, 29th November 1988, lot 249) Galerie Nichido, Japan Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1989

Exhibited

Tokyo, Shizuoka Art Gallery & Yamagata, Sakata City Museum, De l'Impressionnisme à l'École de Paris, 2001-02 Ibaraki, Kasama Nichido Museum of Art, Foujita in Montparnasse and His Surroundings , 2008 Tokyo, Galerie Nichido, Utrillo and Painters of École de Paris , 2011 Condition The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals some retouchings along the lower and upper edges due to previous frame rubbing and lines of infill towards the centre of the right edge associated to craquelure. There are some further scattered lines and spots of retouching mainly away from the central flowers. There are fine lines of craquelure throughout the composition and some associated spots of paint loss. There is a rich thick impasto and this work is in overall fairly 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."

Catalog summary

Kees van Dongen Lilas signed v an Dongen (lower right); signed van Dongen , titled and inscribed Madame Jenny Sacerdote, 5, Rue Juliette Lamber, Paris XVII on the reverse oil on canvas 100.7 by 80.8cm., 39 5/8 by 31 3/4 in. Provenance Jeanne Adèle Bernard also known as Jenny Sacerdote (possibly) Galerie Pétridès, Paris Private Collection (sale: Christie's, London, 29th November 1988, lot 249) Galerie Nichido, Japan Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1989 Exhibited Tokyo, Shizuoka Art Gallery & Yamagata, Sakata City Museum, De l'Impressionnisme à l'École de Paris, 2001-02 Ibaraki, Kasama Nichido Museum of Art, Foujita in Montparnasse and His Surroundings , 2008 Tokyo, Galerie Nichido, Utrillo and Painters of École de Paris , 2011 Condition The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals some retouchings along the lower and upper edges due to previous frame rubbing and lines of infill towards the centre of the right edge associated to craquelure. There are some further scattered lines and spots of retouching mainly away from the central flowers. There are fine lines of craquelure throughout the composition and some associated spots of paint loss. There is a rich thick impasto and this work is in overall fairly 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."