* André Derain , (French, 1880-1954), Le grand visage

* André Derain
(French, 1880-1954)
Le grand visage
bronze
edition 11/11
Height: 10 inches.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Property from The Estate of Elvire and Lucien Levy, Sarasota, Florida

Provenance:
Sold: Sotheby's, New York, November 7, 2012, Lot 355

Literature:
Pierre Cailler, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre sculpté de André Derain, Geneva, 1965, no. 15 (terracotta version illustrated).
P. Coray, André Derain, Sculpteur, exh. cat., Milan, 1994, no. 79 (another cast illustrated p. 94).

Minor patina throughout, with heavier oxidization to eyes, lower lip, base of neck, hairline, and ridge of ear. Otherwise this work appears to be in overall basic good and stable condition.
Condition Report: For information please contact evehoffman@lesliehindman.com