Lot 1482 , Paul Signac (1863-1935) Les Maisons du Port, St Tropez 1914, 12.25 x 15.5in.

Paul Signac (1863-1935)
charcoal, pencil and watercolour on paper,
'Les Maisons du Port, St Tropez 1914',
signed and dated with original label verso,
12.25 x 15.5in.
Estimate £15,000-20,000

Watercolour of a creamish paper, in overall good condition, possibly some slight fading but colours still remain strong, a hint of acid staining showing around the edges of the mount, inscribed in pencil with notes and signed in ink Paul Signac St Tropez 1914. Under glass in a moulded gilt frame with fabric covered mount, backboard has an aperture revealing original pencil inscription verso, a further old title label has been retained and attached to the back.
Provenance: Christies, 30th June 1992 Lot 4795


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Sold for £24,000