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William Bouguereau
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- William-Adolphe Bouguereau
- Study of a Woman's Head
- inscribed ébauche par W. Bouguereau/ provenant de son atelier (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 13 3/4 by 10 7/8 in.
- 35 by 27.5 cm
Provenance
Paul Sieffert
Private Collector (by descent from the above, his uncle)
Acquired from the above, circa 2002
Private Collector (by descent from the above, his uncle)
Acquired from the above, circa 2002
Condition
Unlined. Some visible surface dirt with extremely minor dent and speck of loss at right of figure’s hair. Under UV: No inpainting apparent.
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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.
Catalogue Note
The present study was probably executed circa 1900-02 in preperation for Regina angelorum (1900, Musée du Petit Palais, Paris) and, or Les Oréades (1902, Musée d'Orsay, Paris).