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Maria Helena Vieira da Silva
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Maria Helena Vieira Da Silva
- Sans titre
- signé, daté, localisé Paris et dédicacé pour Pignon
- crayons de couleurs et aquarelle sur papier
- 39,5 x 27,5 cm; 15 9/16 x 10 13/16 in.
- Exécuté en 1955.
Provenance
Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste et transmis par descendance au propriétaire actuel
Literature
Guy Weelen, Jean-François Jaeger, Vieira da Silva, Catalogue raisonné, Lausanne, 1994, p.244, no.1232, illustré
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is lighter in the original.
The work is in good condition.
The work is executed on a buff-coloured paper taped to the mount on the reverse. Two pinholes are visible upon very close inpection in the upper center edge of the sheet. Two faint dents (approx. 1.5 cm each) are visible upon very close inspection along the upper edge (center and left parts) of the sheet. A few foxing dots are visible upon very close inspection in the upper left area of the sheet.
"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
signed, dated, located Paris and dedicated pour Pignon; colour pencils and watercolor on paper. Executed in 1955.