Name: Marcel Gromaire (French, 1892-1971) — Les Quatre Saisons ( Preparatory Studies for Tapestries; A Group of 4 Works), 1939-1941
Brand: Marcel Gromaire
SKU: 2493226

Lot 19

Marcel Gromaire (French, 1892-1971) — Les Quatre Saisons ( Preparatory Studies for Tapestries; A Group of 4 Works), 1939-1941

Lot 19

Status:

Open

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

Estimate$10,000 – $15,000

Status

Open

Marcel Gromaire

(French, 1892-1971)

Les Quatre Saisons (Preparatory Studies for Tapestries; A Group of 4 Works), 1939-1941

watercolor, gouache, and ink on paper

each signed Gromaire (lower left); titled (lower right); signed again and titled (verso)

each (sheet): 12 3/4 x 18 5/8 in. (32.4 x 47.3 cm)

Property from a Private Family Trust, Chicago, Illinois

This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Françoise Gromaire and Florence Chibret-Plaussu have confirmed the authenticity of this lot from photographs.

Provenance:

R.S. Johnson International Gallery, Chicago, May 14, 1977.

Acquired directly from the above by the present owner.

Framed: 24 1/2 x 30 1/2 in (each).

Le Printemps
Sheet is hinged to backing board on upper right and left verso corners; minor soiling to edges; former hinge remnant on upper left verso corner; otherwise appears to be in overall good and stable condition.

L'Ete
Sheet is hinged to backing board on upper right and left verso corners; minor soiling to edges; one pinhole each in upper right and left corners, likely process related; otherwise appears to be in overall good and stable condition.

L'Automne
Sheet is hinged to backing board on upper right and left verso corners; minor soiling to edges; one pinpoint each to all corners; otherwise appears in overall good and stable condition.

L'Hiver
Sheet is hinged to backing board on upper right and left verso corners; moderate soiling to edges; four pinholes along upper edge, likely process related; one small sheet loss to upper right edge; bumps to lower right and left corners; ; one pinpoint each to all corners; otherwise appears in overall good and stable condition.

Additional images available upon request.

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