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Ernest Biéler
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 CHF
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Description
- Ernest Biéler
- DEUX VALAISANNES AU PAYSAGE D'HIVERTWO WOMEN FROM THE VALAIS IN A WINTER LANDSCAPE
Unten rechts signiert
Öl auf Platte
- 107 x 77 cm (Lichtmass), in Originalrahmen
Condition
A few scratches
Small retouched lack of colour in the lower right corner
Under UV-light various small retouching visible
"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
In andächtiges Schweigen versunken gehen die beiden jungen Walliserinnen ihres Wegs. Das kleine Buch mit roter Schnittverzierung in der Hand der Einen und die Körperhaltung der Anderen legen die Vermutung nahe, dass der Künstler sie beim Kirchgang beobachtete. Ihre dunkle Tracht und die breitkrempigen schwarzen Hüte heben sich effektvoll vom gleissenden Weiss der verschneiten Winterlandschaft ab, wodurch die Aufmerksamkeit auf die schönen Gesichter der Gefährtinnen gelenkt wird.