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Giovanni Boldini
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Giovanni Boldini
- Signora seduta di profilo
- signed Boldini and dated 1901 (lower right)
- charcoal on paper
- 14 by 9 7/8 in.
- 35.5 by 25 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris
Waterhouse & Dodd, London
Private Collector, New York, acquired from the above
Thence by descent to the present owner
Waterhouse & Dodd, London
Private Collector, New York, acquired from the above
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
"Les Modes," no. 10, Manzi, Joyant & Cie., Paris, October 1901
Vito Doria, Boldini inedito, Bologna, 1982, p. 77
Bianca Doria, I Disegni di Giovanni Boldini, catalogo generale, Bologna, 2011, n.p., no. 2178, illustrated
Vito Doria, Boldini inedito, Bologna, 1982, p. 77
Bianca Doria, I Disegni di Giovanni Boldini, catalogo generale, Bologna, 2011, n.p., no. 2178, illustrated
Condition
The paper is slightly yellowed, sun struck, as seen by the edges of the sheet which fall under the mat. The work has been hinged at the top with two pieces of archival tape. On the reverse, remnants of old tape is visible around the perimeter of the sheet.
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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.