The Enchanted Isle, Gaston Priou

Gaston Priou
The Enchanted Isle

1939
lacquered wood, coquille d'œuf, crumpled and painted silver, original limed and gilt oak frame
signed G/ON/PRIOU; the reverse signed with the name of a previous owner and dated 1939
47 ¼ x 24 ¾ in. (120 x 62.8 cm) unframed
49 ¾ x 28 ¾ in. (126.3 x 73 cm) framed

Condition Report:
Overall in very good condition. The board is sound. The lacquered wood surfaces present with light soiling, areas of irregular application and discoloration, occasional crackling and small scattered losses to the lacquer, which are consistent with age and not visually distracting. The eggshell pieces retain their original brightness and present with rich textural tones and occasional losses, not visually distracting. The piece retains its original limed and gilt frame in well-preserved condition with wear, rubbing and scattered losses to the gilding concentrated to the edges.

Provenance:
Artcurial, Paris, November 23, 2010, lot 7