In Connecticut accidentally found Gauguin
ARTinvestment.RU   21 июня 2016

Still life with poppies over 30 years hung in an antique shop, the owner of which had no idea who the author is. Work identified by black-белой photos 1940-х years, published in the catalog-резоне Gauguin

In Connecticut accidentally found long lost work of Paul Gauguin. Small floral still life in gilt frame over 30 years hung in an antique shop, whose owner had no idea how a masterpiece has. When the owner, whose name was not released, brought the work to the auction house town of Litchfield, experts first noticed on the frame signed by the hand of another impressionist, Paul Signac. In addition, it was evident that the frame was obviously from another picture — it does not coincide in size with the still life. A more thorough study of the art found in the work of the initials "P. G." that first brought them to the idea of authorship Gauguin.

the Conjecture was soon confirmed by directory-резоне artist 2002. There this still life was published under the number 172. Black-белая photo 1940-х years did not give the idea which flowers were painted Gauguin on this still life. Now obviously, there are poppies, lupine, and, presumably, cornflowers.

under the name "Fleurs D'Ete Dans Une Goblet" (1885), apparently after the death of Gauguin has been sold to Ambroise Vollard. In his archives there is record that he purchased from the widow Gauguin still life with blue flowers". Then work moved to an unknown collector, who in 1950 sold it to new-йоркскому art-дилеру Gilbert S. Khan (Gilbert S. Khan). The real owner of Connecticut acquired the still life in 1980-х, not having a clue about who the author of the work.

Now, when the authorship of Gauguin installed, the owner decided to sell the still-life at auction Litchfield County Auctions. Auction will be held on June 29. A preliminary assessment of the lot is about $0.8–$1.2 million

the Material was prepared by Maria Onuchina, AI

Sources: artdaily.com, artnet.com, artinvestment.ru