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Mary Cassatt
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Mary Cassatt
- Portrait Sketch of Mme Fontveille (No. 2) (Breeskin 170+)
- Signed with initials MC in graphite lower right
- Drypoint
- plate 410 by 288 mm 16 1/8 by 11 3/8 in
- sheet 565 by 380 mm 22 1/4 by 15 in
Drypoint, c. 1902, initialed in pencil, on laid paper, framed
Condition
With wide margins, the print is generally in good condition, except for soft handling creases throughout the sheet, and a horizontal soft crease to the right of her face extending to the right platemark. The margins have pale uneven mat stain, darkest at the mat opening, and surface soiling at top. There is an approximately 1 inch tear at the lower sheet edge right, and a small, circular pink stain in the lower right corner.
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.