Lot 342, "Schleiertanz (Veil Dance)," by Paul Klee, watercolor on ink transfer drawing on paper laid down on board on the artist's mount 10 1/8 by 15 3/4 inches, 1920
This day auction of Impressionist & Modern Art at Sotheby's November 3, 2010 is full of many choice selections including very fine works by Paul Klee, Georges Valmier, Louis Marcoussis, Auguste Herbin, André Lhote, Emile Othon Friesz, and Giorgio de Chirco.
Lot 342, "Schleiertanz (Veil Dance)," is a great watercolor on ink transfer drawing on paper laid down on board on the artist's mount by Paul Klee (1879-1940). It measures 10 1/8 by 15 3/4 inches and was executed in 1920. It was once in the collection of Harry Fuld Senior of Frankfurt and was subsequently at the Jewish Restitution Successor organiation. It has an estimate of $300,000 to $400,000. It sold for $326,500 including the buyer's premium as do all results mentioned in this article.
Lot 382, "Nature morte, fourchette," by Pablo Picasso, oil on canvas, 15 by 18 1/2 inches, 1924
Lot 382 is a very strong and good still life by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). An oil on canvas, it measures 15 by 18 1/2 inches and was executed in 1924. It has a modest estimate of $350,000 to $450,000. It sold for $614,500.
Lot 384, "La porte Rose," by Georges Valmier, oil on canvas, 45 by 57 1/2, 1927
Lot 384 is a very fine painting by Georges Valmier (1885-1937) entitled "La Porte Rose." An oil on canvas, it measures 45 by 57 1/2 inches. It was painted in 1927 and has an estimate of $250,000 to $350,000. It failed to sell.
Lot 109, "Composition" by Auguste Herbin, oil on canvas, 29 by 21 1/2 inches, 1920
Lot 109 is a very fine abstract vertical composition by Auguste Herbin (1882-1960). An oil on canvas, it measures 29 by 21 1/2 inches. It was painted in 1920. It has a modest estimate of $50,000 to $70,000. It sold for $74,500.
Lot 108, "Couple," by Louis Marcoussis, oil on glass, 26 by 13 1/2 inches, 1922
Lot 108 is an impressive oil on glass by Louis Marcoussis (1883-1941). Entitled "Couple," it measures 26 by 13 1/2 inches and was executed in 1922. It has a modest estimate of $70,000 to $90,000. It sold for $104,500.
Lot 209, "Simone sur la terrace," by André Lhote, oil on canvas, 19 7/8 by 24 5/8 inches
Lot 209 is a very good composition by André Lhote (1885-1962). Entitled "Simon sur la terrasse," it is an oil on canvas that measures 19 7/8 by 24 5/8 inches. It has a modest estimate of $35,000 to $45,000. It failed to sell.
Lot 214, "Hommage ŕ Chardin," by André Lhote, oil on canvas, 28 3/4 by 30 1/4 inches, 1930
Another excellent work by Lhote is Lot 214, "Hommage ŕ Chardin." It is an oil on canvas that measures 28 3/4 by 30 1/4 inches and was executed in 1930. It has an estimate of $50,000 to $70,000. It sold for $74,500.
Lot 320, "Personage au Nez Rouge," by Joan Miró, painted and glazed assembled ceramic, 17 5/8 by 13 3/8 inches, 1956
Lot 320 is a strong and interesting work by Joan Miró (1893-1983). Entitled "Personage au Nez Rouge," it is a painted and glazed assembled ceramic that measures 17 5/8 by 13 3/8 inches. It was executed in 1956. It has an estimate of $400,000 to $600,000. It failed to sell.
Lot 329, "Fleurs sur fond vert," by Max Ernst, oil on canvas, 25 5/8 by 31 7/8 inches, 1928
Lot 329 is an excellent painting by Max Ernst (1891-1976) that is entitled "Fleurs sur fond vert." An oil on canvas, it measures 25 5/8 by 31 7/8 inches. It was painted in 1928. It has an estimate of $280,000 to $350,000. It failed to sell.
Lot 333, "Le Muse Inquietant (Restless Muse)," by Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978), oil on canvas, 38 1/4 by 26 inches, circa 1960
Lot 333 is a very fine work by Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978) entitled "Le Muse Inquietanti (Restless Muse)." An oil on canvas, it measures 38 1/4 by 26 inches and was painted circa 1960. It has an estimate of $700,000 to $1,000,000. It sold for $842,500.
Lot 187, "Oiseau dans le ciel," by Georges Braque, oil on canvas, 25 5/8 by 36 1/4 inches, 1960
Lot 176, "L'Orangerie ŕ Versailles," by Maurice de Vlaminck, oil on canvas, 25 3/4 by 32 inches, 1910
Lot 176 is a very strong painting by Maurice de Vlaminck (1876-1958) of "L'Orangerie ŕ Versailles." It is an oil on canvas that measures 25 3/4 by 32 inches. It was painted in 1910. It has an estimate of $180,000 to $250,000. It failed to sell.
Lot 174, "La Ciotat - Paysage," by Emile Othon Friesz, oil on canvas 18 1/4 by 14 7/8 inches, 1907
Perhaps the finest work in the auction is Lot 174, "La Ciotat - Paysage," an excellent Fauvist landscape by Emile Othon Friesz (1879-1949). An oil on canvas, it measures 18 1/4 by 14 7/8 inches and was painted in 1907. It has a very modest estimate of $150,000 to $200,000. It sold for $230,500.
Lot 162, "Le Chenal de la Rochelle," by Paul Signac, oil on canvas, 18 1/4 by 21 3/4 inches, 1927
Lot 134, "Etretat, Falaise d'Aval," by Claude Monet, pastel on paper, 8 3/4 by 15 3/4 inches, circa 1885
Lot 134 is a very lovely soft pastel of Etretat by Claude Monet (1840-1926). It measures 8 3/4 by 15 3/4 inches and was executed circa 1885. It has a modest estimate of $300,000 to $400,000. It sold for $746,500.