Lot Essay
The Comité André Derain has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
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Cheval étrusque
Details
André Derain (1880-1954)
Cheval étrusque
stamped 'ATELIER ANDRÉ DERAIN' (Lugt 668a; lower right)
watercolour and wash on paper
9 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (24.8 x 31.7 cm.; irregular)
Executed circa 1947
Cheval étrusque
stamped 'ATELIER ANDRÉ DERAIN' (Lugt 668a; lower right)
watercolour and wash on paper
9 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (24.8 x 31.7 cm.; irregular)
Executed circa 1947
Provenance
The artist's estate.
Michel Kellermann, Paris (no. 824).
Paul Vallotton, Lausanne (no. 75120).
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's, London, 24 February 1988, lot 140.
New Art Centre, London (no. DNAC 1211); sale, Christie's, London, 20 February 1990, lot 157.
Acquired at the above sale by the family of the present owner.
Michel Kellermann, Paris (no. 824).
Paul Vallotton, Lausanne (no. 75120).
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's, London, 24 February 1988, lot 140.
New Art Centre, London (no. DNAC 1211); sale, Christie's, London, 20 February 1990, lot 157.
Acquired at the above sale by the family of the present owner.
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