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ANDRÉ BRETON | Visage de profil
Estimate
400 - 600 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- André Breton
- Visage de profil
- inscribed Jeu de cartes Marseille (Allem) Répondre (upper left)
- pencil and coloured pencils on paper
- 10,8 x 21,9 cm; 4 1/4 x 8 5/8 in.
Provenance
André Breton, Paris
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, André Breton, 42, rue Fontaine, April 15, 2003, lot 4184
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, André Breton, 42, rue Fontaine, April 15, 2003, lot 4184
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Condition
Executed on an envelope and attached to the mount in two places along each side. The envelope is lightly time stained, there are some small spots of foxing and handling marks, notably to the upper and right edges. The upper right corner has been cut to remove the stamp, possibly by the artist. There are some old marks and pencil lines to the surface, possibly studio. Overall this work is in good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This work is executed on an envelope.