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Louis Marcoussis
(Polish, 1878-1941)
Nature Morte aux Poissons
Estimate: $4,000-$6,000
Sold
$4,250
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part III
Location
Philadelphia
Size
sheet size: 9 7/8 x 13 in. (25.1 x 33cm)
Description
Louis Marcoussis
(Polish, 1878-1941)
Nature Morte aux Poissons
watercolor on paper
signed L. Marcoussis (lower right)
sheet size: 9 7/8 x 13 in. (25.1 x 33cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 18 x 22 x 1 in.The drawing is in overall fair condition. The paper is toned and the colors appear to be a bit faded. The paper is affixed to the mount along the top edge. There is an approx. 1/4 in. area of accretion at the bottom center verso, which has stained the paper slightly recto. The margins of the drawing are slightly soiled. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed L. Marcoussis (lower right)
Provenance
Provenance:The Estate of the Artist.Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco.Phillips, London, sale of June 27, 1988, lot 106.Acquired directly from the above sale.Lot Essay:Marcoussis depicted many fish throughout his career, often referring to them as a symbol of Cubism. This particular study, derived from a 1928 oil, serves as a preparatory work for a 1930 colored lithograph bearing the same title.