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Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Étude de visages
- Oil on canvas
- 7 7/8 by 2 3/4 in.
- 20 by 7 cm
Provenance
Madeleine Bruno, France (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection (by descent from the above)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, February 9, 2005, lot 426
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection (by descent from the above)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, February 9, 2005, lot 426
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The canvas is lined. There are five horizontal lines of retouching at intervals running down the right half. There are scattered specks of retouching to the left edge. Significant pigment loss in the lower left corner due to surface abrasion. Work is in stable condition.
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.
Catalogue Note
Madeleine Bruno, the first owner of this work, was one of the models frequently used by Renoir towards the end of his life.