Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art

October 1419, 2023
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LOT 6

Lot 6

Kees van Dongen (1877-1968)

Kees van Dongen (1877-1968)
Lot 6 Details
Kees van Dongen (1877-1968), Dutch/French

LA FEMME A LA FOURRURE, 1925

watercolour on paper
signed "Van Dongen" lower left
sheet 10.4 ins x 7.3 ins; 26.5 cms x 18.7 cms

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $22,140
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Kees van Dongen (1877-1968)
  • Kees van Dongen (1877-1968)
  • Kees van Dongen (1877-1968)
Provenance:

Trosby Auction Galleries, Inc., Palm Beach, Florida;
Private Collection, Montreal, QC, purchased from the above in 1967;
By descent to the present Private Collection, Montreal, QC

Literature:

A copy of a letter notarized by the state of Florida and signed by Milton E. Freshman, President of Trosby Auction Galleries, Palm Beach, Florida dated 16 Feb. 1967, confirming the authenticity of the artwork will be delivered to the buyer.

CONDITION DETAILS

Good overall condition.
Laid onto paper that is attached to wood backing with hinging tape around all four edges; some discolouration due to previous framing; some foxing near bottom right.

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