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Georges d' Espagnat
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Georges d' Espagnat
- La lecture en plein air
- signed with initials (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 81 by 65.5cm., 31 7/8 by 25 3/4 in.
Provenance
Palais Galliera, Paris
Acquired from the above by the late owner on the 28th November 1971
Acquired from the above by the late owner on the 28th November 1971
Exhibited
Geneva, Palaexpo, La Fondation pour l'Ecrit, Salon International du Livre et de la Presse, Le livre et la presse dans la peinture, 1996
Literature
Valentina Anker, Jack Lang and Michel Tournier, Le livre et le journal chez les peintres, Fondation pour l'Ecrit du Salon International du Livre et de la Presse, Lausanne, 1996
Condition
The canvas has been striplined. There is stable craquelure mostly confined to the sitters blue dress, hair and book. UV inspection confirms that there are no evidence of retouching. Overall this work is in excellent 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."