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Louis-Auguste-Mathieu Legrand
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Louis-Auguste-Mathieu Legrand
- Les danseuses
- Signé en bas vers la droite Louis Legrand
- Pastel sur trois feuilles de papier beige accolées
- 65,5 x 106 cm ; 25 3/4 by 41 3/4 in
Condition
The drawing is on 3 sheets of beige paper.
2 long, irregular and vertical tears which cross the drawing (visible on the reproduction). The tear near the dancer dancing was partly cut by the artist.
Some small stains.
Small tears in the left corner and in the left side.
The colors are too pink in the catalogue reproduction.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Elève de l'Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, Louis Legrand vint à Paris en 1884 suivre les leçons de Félicien Rops. En 1891, il consacra un numéro spécial du Gil Blas illustré au bal du Moulin rouge et s'intéressa au monde de la danse. Il illustra de nombreux volumes, dont un Cours de danse fin de siècle (1892). Sa fréquentation assidue des salles de répétition et des coulisses lui inspira une série d'œuvres, où il représenta la vie nocturne parisienne de l'époque.