- 118
Balthus
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Balthus
- NU ENDORMI
- signed with the monogram (lower left)
- pencil on paper
- 30 by 40cm., 11 3/4 by 15 3/4 in.
Provenance
Thomas Amman Fine Arts, Zurich
Vivian Horan Gallery, New York
Sale: Loudmer, Paris, 28th October 1988, lot 84
Private Collection, New York (acquired in 1989)
James Goodman Gallery, New York (acquired from the above)
Private Collection, Texas (acquired in 1991)
Mary-Anne Martin, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Vivian Horan Gallery, New York
Sale: Loudmer, Paris, 28th October 1988, lot 84
Private Collection, New York (acquired in 1989)
James Goodman Gallery, New York (acquired from the above)
Private Collection, Texas (acquired in 1991)
Mary-Anne Martin, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Vivian Horan
Paris, Galerie Claude Bernard
Paris, Galerie Claude Bernard
Literature
Virginie Monnier & Jean Clair, Balthus, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre complet, Paris, 1999, no. D1299, illustrated p. 365
Condition
Executed on cream wover paper, not laid down, taped to the overmount towards the top two corners. Apart from some overall light time staining, this work is in good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is richer and the medium slightly stronger in the original.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."