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Christian Bérard, 1902 - 1949
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Christian Bérard
- Caryatides, 1938
- Signé Bérard, daté 38, et comportant un envoi à Francis, en bas à gauche
- 91,5 x 55 cm (36 x 21 5/8 in.)
Huile sur toile
Provenance
Ancienne collection Francis Rose, Londres
Galerie Alexander Iolas, New York, acquis en 1972
Exhibited
Troyes, Musée d'Art Moderne, 26 novembre-12 janvier 2002
Literature
Boris Kochno Bérard, éd. Panache Press at Random House, Londres, 1988, p. 127, n. 78a du catalogue raisonné des peintures
Francis Rose, peintre portraitiste anglais (1909-1979), fut aussi décorateur de théatre pour les ballets russes à l'instar de Christian Bérard.
Condition
Très bon état général.
La toile n'est pas ré-entoilée. Un examen attentif a révélé deux infimes manques de peinture sur la manche du personnage de droite. Il n'y a aucune trace de retouche visible après examen à la lampe de wood.
Pour tout renseignement complémentaire sur ce lot merci de contacter le département au +33.1.53.05.52.81
Very good overall condition
The canvas is not lined. A close inspection reveals two pin-head-sized nicks to the canvas on the sleeve of the right-hand figure. There is no evidence of retouching visible under UV light. For any additional information please contact the department at the following number +33.1.53.05.52.81
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.