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Etienne Béothy
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Etienne Béothy
- Tondo I Allegro and three Abstract compositions
- (i) signed and dated with monogram 1931-50 lower right; signed, titled and dated on the reverse; (i, ii, iii, iv) with the artist's stamp on the reverse
- all gouache and pencil on paper
- (i) 55 by 57.5cm., 21½ by 22½in.; (ii, iii, iv) sold unframed: 13.5 by 21cm., 5½ by 8¼in. (4)
Provenance
Alain Anceau, Paris (acquired from the artist's daughter)
Purchased from the above by the present owner in 2009
Purchased from the above by the present owner in 2009
Condition
(i) The sheet is hinged to the mat along its upper edge, on the reverse. There are six pin holes in its corners, only one of which is not covered by the mat. The edges, mostly covered by the mat, are slightly sunned and there is some very minor rubbing in the lower edge of the light blue pigments. The work is overall in good condition and ready to hang. Presented in a dark wooden frame, glazed.
(ii, iii, iv) all hinged to the mount along the upper edge. Apart from a small tear in the drawing with circles, and which has been repaired on the verso, all three drawings are in good original condition. Presented in folder mounts covered by transparent plastic.
"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."