- 67
Balthus
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Balthus
- Portraits of Iya, Lady Abdy: A Pair of Drawings
- Pen and ink on blue letter paper
- Each, sight: 10 by 7 3/4 in.; 25.4 by 19.7 cm
- Executed in 1935.
Provenance
Iya, Lady Abdy (acquired directly from the artist)
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
Virginie Monnier & Jean Clair, Balthus, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre complet, Paris, 1999, no. D452-D453, illustrated p. 221
Condition
Pen and ink on blue letter paper. Sheets exhibited within a window mat which has been glued closed. Viewable portion of sheet appears not to be attached to the back mat. The first: Hard horizontal center crease, apparent handling creases and a small puncture to the right of her face. Also, some additional apparent creases in the upper left and lower right corners. The second: Hard horizontal center crease. Two holes at left edge, probably from insects. Small puncture to the right of her head and other obvious handling creases.
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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.
Catalogue Note
The present works are executed on letter paper labeled 25 Quai de Bourbon, an affluent apartment complex located on Île Saint Louis in Paris, 4e Arrondissement. It is possible that Lady Abdy lived here during the time that she served as the main patron for Balthus. See note to lot 66.