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Pierre Bonnard
(French, 1867–1947)
Nu à la baignoire, c. 1925
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$7,500
Live Auction
European Art
Size
9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches.
Description
Pierre Bonnard
(French, 1867–1947)
Nu à la baignoire, c. 1925
graphite on paper
9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches.
Property from the Estate of Alexander Brody, Honolulu, Hawaii
Condition
Framed: 17 1/2 x 20 1/4 inches.Sheet is hinged to backing board on upper right and left corners verso; minor handling creases in upper left corner; slight horizontal crease along lower edge; faint foxing stains scattered throughout; watermark along upper edge has darkened over time to become more pronounced; otherwise appears in overall stable condition. Please request additional images.Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.
Provenance
The present lot is a study for the painting, The Bath, 1925, in the Tate Gallery, London. It is the first version of the famous series of nudes in the bath.Provenance:J.P.L. Fine Arts, LondonAcquired from the above by the father of the present owner, 1987Exhibited:New York, The American Federation of Arts, Bonnard, Drawings from 1893-1946, October 1972 - October 1974, no. 56, illus. (a circulating exhibition) (as Nude in Bath Tub)London, J.P.L. Fine Arts, Pierre Bonnard, Drawings: nudes, portraits, still life and interior subjects, June 16 - July 31, 1987, no. 29, p. 66, illus.