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Rosa Bonheur
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Rosa Bonheur
- St. George stabbing the dragon, studies of St. George and the dragon, A Knight and a Maiden, and Fighting Bulls (four works)
- each: stamped Rosa Bonheur; the fourth: with the vente wax seal on the backing
- watercolor, pen and pencil on paper
- the largest: 12 by 9 1/4 in. (30.5 by 23.5 cm)
- the smallest: 7 1/4 by 9 1/4 in. (18.4 by 23.5 cm)
Provenance
the fourth: Estate of the Artist (and sold: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, May 30 - June 2, 1900, no. 1802)
Condition
St. George Stabbing the Dragon: 7 1/4 by 9 1/4 in. in. watercolor and graphite on paper- hinged from back to matting, discolored at edges, yellowing to sheet. some abrasion near chest of dragon and under the horse.
Studies of St. George and the Dragon: 12 by 9 1/4 in., ink on paper- hinged from back of the sheet to the backing, yellowed sheet, some foxing, some white marks lower edge.
A Knight and a Maiden: 7 1/2 by 11 in.- Graphite on thick Paper- crease at upper right hand corner, some minor foxing, discoloration at edges.
Fighting Bulls: 8 1/4 by 11 in. - ink on paper- good condition possibly relined/ conserved paper, yellowed.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.