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Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
- 'Les Oiseaux', two studies
- gouache on paper
comprising: 'Les Oiseaux, Décor, IV-1926, G.W.S. 1926' and 'Les Oiseaux, Décor (2e aspect), IV-1926, G.W.S. 1926', both signed in ink `Erté', the reverse titled in ink and stamped with artist's studio stamp 'Erté / Romain de Tirtoff / 124, Rue de Brancas / Sèvres (S.-&-O.)' and ''Erté / Romain de Tirtoff' respectively, further stamped '593 A', and '591 A' respectively, and with other archival annotations
Exhibited
Leipzig, Museum der Bildenden Künste, Gunter Sachs, 2008, p. 128
Condition
'Décor': Some discolouration to paper at edges; some marks on reverse; glue deposits to edges of reverse; some light blemishing to the dark ink background; fixed twice to non-archival mount with non-archival tape.
'Décor' (2e aspect): Some discolouration to paper at edges; some marks on reverse; some light blemishing to the dark ink background; fixed twice to non-archival mount with non-archival tape.
"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."