19 - Marcel Gromaire

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. 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. 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.