Lot 197: SUZANNE DUCHAMP | Jean Crotti accordéoniste

oil on canvas

61 x 50.5 cm; 24 x 19 7/8 in.

oil on canvas

The canvas is lined. There are some surface abrasion to the lower left corner, towards the lower right corner and to the upper right quadrant resulting in some fine lines of paint loss. Some paint shrinkage to the green pigment in the lower right corner and lines of paint loss to the grass at the centre of the right edge. There is a pinhole to the centre of the right edge and some frame rubbing visible along the right and upper edges. There are a few spots of fluorescence under UV to the right part of the left edge which does not appear to relate to retouching. This work is in 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.
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Estate of the artist
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, February 18, 1970, lot 136
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, April 21, 2011, lot 259
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt