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Benoît Blanc
Estimate
400 - 600 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Benoît Blanc
- Madame Léonie Bouchage
- Signed and dated Sergines, Juin 1858/ Benoni Blanc center right; inscribed Mme Leone Bouchage,/ epouse de Mr Arthur Bouchage,/ receveur de l'Enregistrement et des domains,/ a Sergines, (Yoine)/ Portrait fait a Sergines, en Juin 1858,/ par B. Blanc de Gemenos, pres Marseille, (Provence) on the reverse
- Conté crayon with stumping on cream wove paper
- 12 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches
Provenance
Richard Day Ltd., London
Acquired from the above, 1988
Acquired from the above, 1988
Exhibited
New York, Richard Day at E.J. Landrigan, Inc., An Exhibition of Old Master Drawings, 1988, no. 47, illus.
Morgan 2001, no. 100
Yale 2010, no. 155
Condition
This work is mounted at all 4 corners and in generally good condition. There is evidence along the right and bottom edges of a 1/4 inch lighter area, probably hidden by an earlier matting. There is surface dirt and and some light staining throughout.
Not examined out of frame.
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.