Lot 73
  • 73

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  • Étude d'enfants
  • Pencil and pen and ink on paper
  • 9 1/4 by 12 1/8 in.
  • 23.5 by 30.8 cm

Provenance

Robert von Hirsch, Basel
Thence by descent

Condition

Pencil and pen and ink on watermarked paper. Sheet is hinged to mat by archival tape at top, verso is visible. Recto: Surface in generally good condition. Mat and light stain. Edges are uncut. Some scattered fox marks. A 1/4 inch loss visible at the lower left corner of the sheet. Recto: Mat stain. Scattered fox marks. Dimensions written in pencil.
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.