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Jean Louis Forain
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Louis Forain
- La Bal Mabille
- Signed L Forain and inscribed A mon ami Artigue (lower right)
- Pen and ink heightened with watercolor on paper
- 7 1/2 by 9 3/4 in.
- 19 by 24.8 cm
Condition
Pen and ink heightened with watercolor. Recto: Surface in generally good condition aside from some fading of the media and faint light stain. Top two tips of the corners missing. The watermark has become visible, possibly from the media or from surface dirt. Verso: A quick pencil sketch of a woman in profile wearing a hat. Some ghosted image of the recto shows through. Some mat stain, surface dirt and remnants of old glue from hinging.
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.