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Mary Cassatt
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Mary Cassatt
- The Crocheting Lesson (Breeskin 178)
- drypoint
- plate: 440 by 266mm 17 1/4 by 10 1/2 in
- sheet: 470 by 370mm 18 1/2 by 14 5/8 in
Drypoint, circa 1902, the second (final) state, signed in pencil, numbered 9/50, on D&C Blauw laid paper, published by Estampes Nouvelles, stamped with their printed monogram lower right
Condition
The full sheet (a deckle edge at each side), in good condition apart from pale uneven paper discoloration, occasional pale fox marks, an inconspicuous horizontal flattened crease through the centre of the sheet (only visible upon close inspection), a minute circular loss of pigment on the child's neck, unframed.
(Pencil inscriptions verso).
"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."