International Art

November 27, 2007

LOT 252

Lot 252

Rene Gruau (1909-2004)

Rene Gruau (1909-2004)
Lot 252 Details
Rene Gruau (1909-2004), Italian/French

THE MASK

Oil on canvas; signed upper left
51" x 39" — 129.5 x 99.1 cm.

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $9,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Zarach Gallery, Grosvenor Square, London, one of three oils acquired by the present Private Collection, Toronto, in July 1978 and included in this catalogue

Note:

This and the following lots, nos. 253 and 254, will be included in the forthcoming book on the artist to be edited by Assouline, Paris

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 252
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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