- 63
Balthus
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Balthus
- Étude pour "Le Salon"
- pencil on paper
- 50.4 by 64.9 cm ; 19 7/8 by 25 1/2 in.
Provenance
Sale: Maitre Jacques Lafaury, Aix-les-Bains, 8 June 2002, lot 100
Galerie Jacques Elbaz, Paris (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Galerie Jacques Elbaz, Paris (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Executed on buff wove paper, not laid down, fixed to the mount along the upper edge. There are some nicks and losses to the right edge and the lower right corner (not visible when framed). Conservation paper has been affixed to back of the edges to prevent deterioration. There are some scattered spots of foxing and two black marks on the crouching figure in the foreground. Apart from a water stain 10 cm from the centre of the left edge, this work is in good 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."