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Françoise Gilot
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Françoise Gilot
- Self - Full Face Chiaroscuro, Broad Neck
- Signed with the artist's monogram (lower right); titled Self -Full Face, Chiaroscuro, Broad Neck- and dated 1942 (on the verso)
- Pencil on paper
- 11 3/8 by 8 5/8 in.
- 28.8 by 21.9 cm
Provenance
Vincent Mann Gallery, New Orleans
Acquired from the above
Acquired from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition. Executed on cream colored wove paper, not laid down. Work is affixed to a mount at two places along top edge on verso and is floating in its mount. Some skinning to the verso of the sheet at lower corners, likely from a prior mounting. Top edge is cut, sheet is clean and well preserved. Small nick at left edge, near upper left corner and some very faint signs of handling at lower corners. Otherwise, fine.
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.
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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.