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Edgar Degas
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Edgar Degas
- LA LECTURE SOUS LA LAMPE (M. CARDINAL)
- porte le cachet de la signature Degas (en bas à droite et en bas à gauche) ; porte le cachet de l'atelier Atelier Ed. Degas sur le carton de montage (en dessous de la feuille)
- monotype à l'encre noire sur papier
- motif : 21,3 x 15,8 cm ; 8 3/8 x 6 1/4 in.
- feuille : 30,1 x 22,8 cm ; 11 7/8 x 9 in.
Provenance
Atelier de l'artiste
Vente : Galerie Manzi Joyant, Paris, Vente d'Estampes (par Edgar Degas et provenant de son atelier), 22-23 novembre 1918, présenté sous le lot 201 (comprenant un ensemble d'impressions et monotypes pour l'ouvrage La Famille Cardinal par Ludovic Halévy)
Vente : Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 17 mars 1928, lot I
Collection particulière, Paris
Par descendance au propriétaire actuel
Vente : Galerie Manzi Joyant, Paris, Vente d'Estampes (par Edgar Degas et provenant de son atelier), 22-23 novembre 1918, présenté sous le lot 201 (comprenant un ensemble d'impressions et monotypes pour l'ouvrage La Famille Cardinal par Ludovic Halévy)
Vente : Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 17 mars 1928, lot I
Collection particulière, Paris
Par descendance au propriétaire actuel
Literature
Ludovic Halévy, La Famille Cardinal, Paris, August Blaizot (ed.), 1938-39, reproduit p. 105
Denis Rouart, E. Degas Monotypes, Paris, 1948, reproduit pl. 26
Eugenia Parry Janis, Degas Monotypes. Essay, Catalogue & Checklist, 1968, no. 203, reproduit n.p.
Jean Adhémar & Françoise Cachin, Edgar Degas, gravures et monotypes, Paris, 1972, no. 80, p. LVII
Denis Rouart, E. Degas Monotypes, Paris, 1948, reproduit pl. 26
Eugenia Parry Janis, Degas Monotypes. Essay, Catalogue & Checklist, 1968, no. 203, reproduit n.p.
Jean Adhémar & Françoise Cachin, Edgar Degas, gravures et monotypes, Paris, 1972, no. 80, p. LVII
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down. The sheet is fixed to the mount at the top two corners. A close inspection reveals some scattered faint stains of foxing, notably in the upper left and lower right quadrants. Apart from a slight discoloration of the sheet this work is in good 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. 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
stamped with the signature 'Degas' (lower right and lower left) ; stamped 'Atelier Ed. Degas' on the mount (beneath the sheet), monotype with black ink on paper. Executed circa 1880-83.