René Magritte
Galatée , 1952 (Dated)
Lot #408 |
2022-06-30 |
Sotheby's, London
Modern & Contemporary Day Auction
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
GBP 800,000 - 1,200,000 (currency of sale)
USD 989,600 - 1,484,400 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: L22007
Auction name: Modern & Contemporary Day Auction
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2022-06-30
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 19th Century Acquired By Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 50.5 by 70cm.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
50.5
Width In Centimeters:
70
Height In Inches:
19.875
Width In Inches:
27.5
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Year notes: Dated in 1952.
Provenance
Margaret Krebs, Brussels (acquired from the artist) Mme Leo Klees, Brussels (acquired by 1967) Pierre Klees, Brussels (by descent from the above) Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Recklinghausen, Kunsthalle Recklinghausen, Zauber des Lichts , 1967
Literature
Letter from Magritte to Bosmans, 28th May 1964 Letter from Magritte to Bosmans, 1st June 1964 Patrick Waldberg, René Magritte , Brussels, 1965, illustrated p. 44 (as dating from 1952) David Sylvester (ed.), Sarah Whitfield, & Michael Raeburn, René Magritte, Catalogue Raisonné. Oil Paintings, Objects and Bronzes , 1946-1967, London, 1993, vol. III, no. 990, illustrated p. 395
Catalog summary
The Sky's The Limit: Property from an Important Belgian Collection René Magritte 1898 - 1967 Galatée signed Magritte (lower right); signed Magritte , titled and dated 1952 on the reverse oil on canvas 50.5 by 70cm., 19⅞ by 27½in. Framed: 72.5 by 93cm., 28½ by 36⅝in. Painted in 1964. Saleroom notice Please note that this lot is subject to a guaranteed minimum price and an<br>irrevocable bid. Please refer to the online catalogue for information on guaranteed<br>property and irrevocable bids. Provenance Margaret Krebs, Brussels (acquired from the artist) Mme Leo Klees, Brussels (acquired by 1967) Pierre Klees, Brussels (by descent from the above) Thence by descent to the present owner Literature Letter from Magritte to Bosmans, 28th May 1964 Letter from Magritte to Bosmans, 1st June 1964 Patrick Waldberg, René Magritte , Brussels, 1965, illustrated p. 44 (as dating from 1952) David Sylvester (ed.), Sarah Whitfield, & Michael Raeburn, René Magritte, Catalogue Raisonné. Oil Paintings, Objects and Bronzes , 1946-1967, London, 1993, vol. III, no. 990, illustrated p. 395 Exhibited Recklinghausen, Kunsthalle Recklinghausen, Zauber des Lichts , 1967