JEAN LURÇAT (1892-1966)
Paysage de Smyrne
signed and dated 'Lurçat 24' (lower left)
oil on canvas
65.1 x 92cm (25 5/8 x 36 1/4in).
Painted in 1924
Footnotes:
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Gérard Denizeau. This work will be included in the forthcoming supplement to the Jean Lurçat catalogue raisonné, currently being prepared.

Provenance
Private collection, Europe (acquired circa 1980s).
Private collection, Belgium (by descent from the above).
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The canvas is lined. There is paper tape along all four outer edges. Examination under Ultra-Violet light reveals areas of historic retouching to the sky, thought to have been applied after the work was over-cleaned in the past. Further spots to repaired tears to the left of the central composition and lower left and right corners.



There is frame rubbing to all four outer edges, with a small area of gilt rubbing to the lower centre margin and a couple of flecks elsewhere. One tiny paint loss to the upper left margin, with a couple to the right upper margin and some discreet spots elsewhere. One diagonal surface scuff above the foremost house. Some surface dirt and small accretions are visible in places.



In our opinion, the work is in overall good condition.