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Alexandra Exter
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexandra Exter
- Dancer for the Ballet La Cirque
- signed in Latin l.r.
- oil, gouache and pencil on paper laid on card
- 52 by 37cm, 20 1/2 by 14 1/2 in.
Provenance
Collection of Mr Colonna, Menton, since the 1970s
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
The sheet has been laid on card. There are two repaired tears running diagonally across the sheet which have discoloured and are visible in the catalogue image. The sheet has discoloured, particularly along the right edge. There is a fleck of paint loss to the right calf of the dancer. There are scattered spots of foxing. There is surface dirt. The sheet is attached to the mount with mounting corners. Held in a simple wooden frame behind glass. Unexamined out of frame.
"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."