Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
You have agreed to be bound by the Conditions of Sale and if your bid is successful, you are legally obliged to pay for the lot you have won. The purchase price for a successful bid will be the sum of your final bid plus a buyer’s premium, any applicable taxes and any artist resale royalty, exclusive of shipping-related expenses.
Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Each with minor frame abrasion to the extreme edges and overall surface soiling. The example of the artichokes with canvas not lined. The other examples with supports stable. The example of grapes with a tiny abrasion to upper left of the bunch. The example of onions and fruit with two tiny pinpoint pigment losses near the center upper edge. The example of pears with pigment losses to the left and upper extreme edges. The example of lemons with a very fine hairline scratch running diagonally through the center, only visible under raking light. Each examined under ultraviolet light. Each present with a milky green varnish. The example of onions and fruit with short strokes of inpainting at the extreme edges, particularly to the left edge and upper and lower left corners. The others with no apparent inpainting or restoration.
The example of artichokes dated '1978' (lower left), titled, signed, dated and numbered'"Les artichauds"/IF A.Vidal-Quadras/1978/75834' (on the reverse), 61⁄2 x 87⁄8 in The example of grapes dated '1978' (lower left), titled, inscribed, dated, signed and numbered '"Raisins"/Paris 1978/A.Vidal-Quadras/75837' (on the reverse), 115⁄8 x 81⁄4 in The example of onions and fruit dated '1979' (lower left), numbered, titled, signed, inscribed and dated '5F/"Deux Pamers aux Fruits el légumes"/5F A.Vidal-Quadras/Paris 1979/C 75847' (on the reverse), 133⁄4 x 101⁄2 in The example of pears dated '1980' (lower left), numbered, titled, signed, inscribed and dated 'C77811/"Poires dans un pamier"/5F A.Vidal-Quadras/Paris 1980' (on the reverse), 103⁄4 x 133⁄4 in The example of lemons dated ' '80' (lower right), numbered, titled, signed, inscribed and dated '#C77800/"La corbeille aux citrons"/5F A.Vidal-Quadras/Paris 1980" (on the reverse), 103⁄4 x 133⁄4 in
Cost calculator
Lot 98Sale 20210
A group of five still lifes of fruitALEJO VIDAL-QUADRAS (SPANISH, 1919–1994)Estimate: USD 3,000 - 5,000
Enter your bid amount for an estimated cost
Bid amount
Please enter numbers onlyAmount must be higher than the starting bidAmount must be higher than the current bid
Buyer's premium
Loss, damage and liability
Shipping
Estimated Excise Duty
Artist Resale Royalty
Estimated total cost exclusive of customs duties/charges and tariffs