Details

Provenance

Juliette Roche-Gleizes Collection Galerie Suzanne Feigel, Basel Galerie Françoise Tournié, Paris (acquired in 1972) Galerie Félix Vercel, Paris (acquired in 1976)

Exhibited

London, Marlborough Fine Art Ltd., Albert Gleizes: Paintings, Gouaches, Drawings , 1956, no.16 New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Albert Gleizes, 1881-1953, A Retrospective Exhibition, 1964,  no. 124, illustrated in the catalogue Paris, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Albert Gleizes, 1881-1953, Exposition rétrospective, 1964-65, no. 58, illustrated in the catalogue Dortmund, Museum am Ostwall, Albert Gleizes, 1881-1953, Retrospektive , 1965, no. 58, illustrated in the catalogue Basel, Galerie d' Art Moderne Marie-Suzanne Feigel, Albert Gleizes, 1881-1953, Retrospective, 1969, no. 18 Courbevoie, Musée Roybet-Fould, Albert Gleizes, 1881-1953 , 1971, no. 59

Literature

Gleizes, Abstraction Création, 1934, no. 3, illustrated p. 18 Anne Varichon, Albert Gleizes, Catalogue raisonné, vol. I, Paris, 1998, no. 1042, illustrated p. 349 Condition Canvas is lined. Some frame rubbing is visible around extreme edges. A layer of varnish on the surface is somewhat uneven. Under UV light: two spots of inpainting in pink pigment, one just above center and one below center of composition, as well as a few strokes to left of pink pigment. Otherwise fine, work is in 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Albert Gleizes Composition Signed Alb Gleizes and dated 21 (lower right) Oil on canvas 47 1/4 by 37 in. 120 by 94 cm Provenance Juliette Roche-Gleizes Collection Galerie Suzanne Feigel, Basel Galerie Françoise Tournié, Paris (acquired in 1972) Galerie Félix Vercel, Paris (acquired in 1976) Exhibited London, Marlborough Fine Art Ltd., Albert Gleizes: Paintings, Gouaches, Drawings , 1956, no.16 New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Albert Gleizes, 1881-1953, A Retrospective Exhibition, 1964,  no. 124, illustrated in the catalogue Paris, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Albert Gleizes, 1881-1953, Exposition rétrospective, 1964-65, no. 58, illustrated in the catalogue Dortmund, Museum am Ostwall, Albert Gleizes, 1881-1953, Retrospektive , 1965, no. 58, illustrated in the catalogue Basel, Galerie d' Art Moderne Marie-Suzanne Feigel, Albert Gleizes, 1881-1953, Retrospective, 1969, no. 18 Courbevoie, Musée Roybet-Fould, Albert Gleizes, 1881-1953 , 1971, no. 59 Literature Gleizes, Abstraction Création, 1934, no. 3, illustrated p. 18 Anne Varichon, Albert Gleizes, Catalogue raisonné, vol. I, Paris, 1998, no. 1042, illustrated p. 349 Condition Canvas is lined. Some frame rubbing is visible around extreme edges. A layer of varnish on the surface is somewhat uneven. Under UV light: two spots of inpainting in pink pigment, one just above center and one below center of composition, as well as a few strokes to left of pink pigment. Otherwise fine, work is in 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.