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Paul César Helleu
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul César Helleu
- Portrait of Consuelo Vanderbilt, The Duchess of Marlborough
- drypoint
- plate: 545 by 340mm 21 1/2 by 13 3/8 in
- sheet: 702 by 489mm 37 5/8 by 19 1/4 in
Drypoint, 1901, signed in pencil, from the edition of unknown size, on wove paper, framed
Condition
With wide margins, some isolated fox marks and associated repaired pin holes mostly in the margins, a vertical repaired tear at upper left sheet edge (measuring approx. 5.5cm), a further vertical repaired tear at lower right sheet edge (measuring approx. 2.2cm), a further minute tear at lower centre (measuring approx 4mm), traces of water-staining along lower sheet edge, the verso with areas of thinning along edges of sheet and some surface skinning, occasional handling creases, framed.
(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."