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Edgar Degas
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Edgar Degas
- Étude pour for "La fille de Jephte"
- Stamped Degas (lower right)
- Pencil on paper
- 12 1/2 by 9 5/8 in.
- 31.9 by 24.5 cm
Provenance
Estate of the artist (and sold: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, July 2-4, 1919, lot 117d)
Maurice Denis, Saint-Germain-en-Laye (acquired at the above sale)
Private Collection, Paris (by descent from the above)
Private Collection, Paris (acquired from the above)
Kate Ganz Fine Art, New York
Acquired from the above in 2004
Maurice Denis, Saint-Germain-en-Laye (acquired at the above sale)
Private Collection, Paris (by descent from the above)
Private Collection, Paris (acquired from the above)
Kate Ganz Fine Art, New York
Acquired from the above in 2004
Condition
This work is in overall good condition. Executed on cream wove paper with natural flecks, not laid down. The sheet is hinged to the mat at two places towards the upper edge. The upper edge is torn and there is a small nick to the edge of the sheet reinforced with Japan paper in the upper right corner. The sheet is lightly time-darkened.
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.
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.