STAIR
Live Auction

Return to Owner

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 12:00AM EST
  2025-12-31 00:00:00 2025-12-31 00:00:00 America/New_York STAIR STAIR : Return to Owner https://bid.stairgalleries.com/auctions/stair-galleries/return-to-owner-17857
STAIR internetrequests@stairgalleries.com
  • Property of The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Sold to Benefit its Acquisitions Program.
Lot 63

André Beaudin (1895-1979): Hands and Flowers; Children with Hoops; and Dancing Figures I

Estimate: $600 - $900
Starting Bid
$300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Three etchings in black on wove paper, 1933 and 1934, all signed, dated and numbered 15/20 or 17/25, all titled and variously inscribed in another hand along the bottom sheet edge and on the reverse; Cheval, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper, 1938, signed, dated and numbered 10/15 in pencil, titled and variously inscribed in another hand along the bottom sheet edge and on the reverse; and Two Yellow Flowers, lithograph in yellow and purple on wove paper, 1948, signed, dated and numbered 5/20 in pencil, variously inscribed in another hand on the reverse.

11 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (plate), 17 5/8 x 12 7/8 in. (sheet), 9 3/8 x 7 in. (plate), 13 x 9 3/4 in. (sheet), 5 x 7 in. (plate), 9 7/8 x 12 7/8 in. (sheet), 13 3/4 x 9 5/8 in. (plate), 17 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (sheet), 15 x 19 3/8 in. (sheet), all unframed. 

Condition

All with full margins, pale staining, surface soiling and some creasing around the sheet edges. Hands and FlowersChildren with HoopsDancing Figures I and Two Yellow Flowers all with remains of old hinges along the reverse of the top sheet edges. Otherwise all in good condition. 

Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay

COLLECTION FROM STAIR: We suggest requesting a quote for packing and shipping prior to bidding on an item, as you will be responsible for collection or shipping if you are the successful bidder. We are open for pickups Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 4:30pm. Please call us at 518.751.1000 to schedule collection. We ask that you collect your items or make collection arrangements within 10 days of your purchase. Below is a list of shippers our clients use on a regular basis, but feel free to use your shipper of choice. For smaller items that can be boxed and shipped: UPS Store #4541 230 Kings Mall Court Kingston, New York 12401 T: 845.336.4877 F: 845.336.3832 E: store4541@theupsstore.com UPS Store #5539 160 Fairview Avenue Hudson, New York 12534 T: 518.828.8777 F: 518.822.8727 E: store5539@theupsstore.com UPS Store #4861 6565 Springbrook Avenue Rhinebeck, New York 12572 T: 845.876.3357 F: 845.876.3524 E: store4861@theupsstore.com For furniture and other large items: Meticulous Inc. T: 845.256.7047 F: 845.256.7039 E: meticulousmovers@live.com Sure Express 1-800-335-9996 judy@sureexpress.com Worldwide Shipping: James Bourlet, Inc. T: 718.392.9770 F: 718.392.2470 www.bourlet.org Cadogan Tate Fine Art Worldwide Fine Art Logistics T: 718.706.7999 F: 718.707.2847 E: fineartny@cadogantate.com www.cadogantate.com. When arranging collection with your shipper, please ask them to email BOL@stairgalleries.com to submit a Bill of Lading and request a pickup time 48-hours in advance.

Curt Valentin Bequest.