- 756
Luigi Loir
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Luigi Loir
- The Serenade
- signed LOIR LUIGI (lower right)
- oil and gouache over pencil on paper
- 19 by 12 1/2 in.
- 48.3 by 31.8 cm
Provenance
John George Rauch, Sr., Indianapolis (circa 1940)
Thence by descent (and sold, Christie's New York, October 28, 2013, lot 26, illustrated)
Thence by descent (and sold, Christie's New York, October 28, 2013, lot 26, illustrated)
Condition
On Canson & Montgolfier paper, with the watermark visible verso. There is a loss at the lower left corner and upper center and a vertical tear at the upper left extreme edge. The surface is in good condition overall, aside from toning along the extreme upper edge and verso and a diagonal scuff extending from the center roof to the center of the upper edge. Remnants of old glue and accretions are visible on the surface.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
We would like to thank Noé Willer for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work.