Lot 188
  • 188

Jacques Lipchitz

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Jacques Lipchitz
  • Femme et guitare (étude)
  • Signed J Lipchitz (upper left)
  • Pencil, pen and ink, watercolor and gouache on paper
  • 10 by 11 in.
  • 25.5 by 28.2 cm

Provenance

Marlborough-Gerson Gallery, Inc., New York
Marlborough Galerie A.G., Zurich
Sale: Christie's, London, November 28, 2007, lot 138
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

This work is in overall good condition. Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. Sheet is hinged to the mount at two points along the upper edge. The upper edge is deckled and the work is floating in its mount. Some light discoloration and minor studio stains to the sheet. There is a remnant of old framer's tape and a faint stamp visible in the lower right corner. An artist's pinhole visible at upper center. Some scattered faint flattened creases, notably in the lower right and a few tiny repaired tears along the extreme edge, notably near center of lower edge. Otherwise, fine.
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.