The
Andre Derain Project began
in 2014
and was established in order to put
together as complete a list as possible of the many paintings painted
by Andre Derain between the years 1904 – 1907 (Fauve period). These
are paintings that have previously not been recognised and catalogued
officially or only have partial cataloguing.
The
project builds data on the paintings by researching
and cataloguing all Derain Fauve period paintings ever published in
all forms of literature (Exhibition Catalogues, Auction Catalogues,
Dealer Archives, Market indexes etc…) and by talking to past and
current collectors of Andre Derain's artworks.
Once the data has been
edited further, the data will be shared with the Derain Committee in
Paris.
Why
it is important to support research projects of this Nature:
As the value of artworks
increases, so has the need for the correct cataloguing of art to
protect both the artist's legacy and the collectors who greatly
admire and understand the importance of Fauve art.
This project and others
we run, aim to bring the scattered provenance puzzle pieces together
that assist to protect, grow and inform our understanding of artists
and their works.
We
are dedicated to the risk protection of artworks and collectors,
ensuring that provenance of artworks are represented as accurately as
possible in the present and future.
Collectors
who hold Andre Derain artworks in their collection are welcome to get
in touch with us. We encourage contact from collectors who are
seeking further provenance recovery on their paintings and we are
happy to provide collectors with any data we have recovered on
paintings that they own.
Since
2014 the project has assessed over 390 catalogues (including auction
indexes), a large number of Dealer Archives and has so far recovered
data for further assessment on the following number of Fauve Period
landscape Oil Paintings*:
Painting
Period
|
Number
of Paintings Under Assessment
|
Chatou
Period 1904-5 Oil Paintings Identified
|
47
|
Collioure
Period 1905 Oil Paintings Identified
|
40
|
London
Period 1905-6 Oil Paintings Identified
|
32
|
L'Estaque
Period 1906-7 Oil Paintings Identified
|
41
|
Total
|
*160
|
*
This number is subject to change as our research evolves.
The
project is also beginning to look at Fauve period Figurative &
Watercolour paintings.
Contact Us for further information on this project.
