André Derain Portrait du fils de l'artiste

Property from the collection of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schmit
André Derain
1880 - 1954
Portrait du fils de l'artiste

oil on canvas
34 x 34 cm; 13⅜ x 13⅜ in.
Executed circa 1946-50.

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Comité Derain.
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Provenant de la Collection de M. & Mme. Robert Schmit
André Derain
1880 - 1954
Portrait du fils de l'artiste

huile sur toile
34 x 34 cm; 13⅜ x 13⅜ in.
Exécuté vers 1946-50.

L'authenticité de cette œuvre a été confirmée par le Comité Derain.

Condition Report:
The work has been examined framed. Canvas is lined. There is some frame rubbing associated with paint losses and faint handling marks along the extreme edges. There are scattered lines of craquelure throughout the composition. Examination under UV reveals a spot of retouching to the lower left corner and a few further smaller dots and lines of retouching along the extreme edges most predominantly to the upper and lower edges. Surface is a bit dusty. This work is in overall good condition.

Provenance:
Raymonde Knaublich, France

Hôtel des ventes, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 23 March 2002, lot 269 (consigned by the above)

Acquired at the above sale by the present owner