87
Édouard Vuillard
(French, 1868-1940)
L\'Arbre, circa 1908-1910
Estimate: $10,000-$15,000
Sold
$27,500
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part III
Location
Philadelphia
Size
48 x 20 in. (121.9 x 50.8cm)
Description
Édouard Vuillard
(French, 1868-1940)
L'Arbre, circa 1908-1910
glue-based distemper or oil on paper mounted to canvas
stamped Vuillard (lower left)
48 x 20 in. (121.9 x 50.8cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 58 x 29 x 3 in.In overall very good condition. We notice specks on the glass of the frame, but the work itself is immaculate. Once the work is removed from the frame, we notice some fading noticeable, most notably on the bare of the paperboard - left so intentionally by the artist. The canvas is unlined. No evidence of restoration, repair or loss. We do notice a slight ripple at upper left and bottom left corners, likely due to the mounting. We also see scratching throughout the paper (most notably at upper center left, close to the top edge, as well as at upper right quadrant), however such scratches appear consistent with the artist's working method - not a sign of condition issue. Additional images (and videos) available upon request.
Signature
stamped Vuillard (lower left)
Provenance
Provenance:The Artist's studio.Christie's, London, sale of June 28, 1968, lot 98.Brook Street Gallery, London, United Kingdom.Sotheby's, New York, sale of November 16, 1989, lot 369.Acquired directly from the above sale.Exhibition:"L'art Contemporain," Museé des Ponchettes, Nice, Summer 1956, no. 57."Comprendre la peinture du XXe siècle," Museé des Ponchettes, Nice, July 15-August 15, 1966.Literature:A. Salomon and G. Cogeval, Vuillard: Le regard innombrable, Catalogue critique des peintures et pastels, Paris, 2003, vol. II, p. 810, VII-525, (illustrated).