532 - Jean METZINGER (1883–1956)

Jean METZINGER (1883–1956) Woman with a Boat, circa 1936 Oil on canvas Signed lower left. (Some cracking) 46 x 33 cm. Provenance: Blache Auction, Versailles, October 20, 1972, lot 159 Vanuxem Gallery, Paris (acquired from the previous owner) Private collection Commentary: This work is listed in the archives of Suzanne Phocas, wife of Jean Metzinger. The painting is described in the 1973 Mayer dictionary. This work will be included in the catalog raisonné of Jean Metzinger’s work currently being prepared by the Metzinger Committee (Marc Ottavi, Raphaël Maket, and Marek Mielniczuk). A certificate of authenticity will be provided to the buyer.