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Françoise Gilot
(French, 1921-2023)
A Life Study of Laeticia, 1972
Estimate: $18,000-$22,000
Passed
Live Auction
Impressionist and Modern Art
Location
Philadelphia
Size
26 x 19 7/8 in. (66 x 50.5cm)
Description
Françoise Gilot
(French, 1921-2023)
A Life Study of Laeticia, 1972
brush and ink on Richard de Bas paper
signed F. Gilot (lower right); also titled, inscribed China Ink on 'Richard de Bas' paper and dated 1972-La-Jolla-(verso)
26 x 19 7/8 in. (66 x 50.5cm)
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 41 1/2 x 35 x 3 inches.In overall good condition. Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; the sheet is hinged in eight areas along the upper, right, and left verso edges; one faint, diagonal line of uneven toning extending along the upper right edge; faint pinpoint foxing in the lower right corner; one small area of white medium in the lower right corner, which does not appear to be a repair and is likely to the artwork. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed F. Gilot (lower right); also titled, inscribed China Ink on 'Richard de Bas' paper and dated 1972-La-Jolla-(verso)
Provenance
Provenance:Collection of Dr. John & Muriel Halick, Greenville, Michigan.Private Collection.Christie's New York, sale of December 2, 2016, lot 37.Acquired directly from the above sale.Private Collection.Sotheby's New York, sale of May 17, 2017, lot 414.Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner.