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Pierre Carrier-Belleuse
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre Carrier-Belleuse
- Nude on the Beach
- signed Pierre Carrier-Belleuse and dated 1913 (lower right)
- pastel on stretched paper
- 31 1/4 by 45 5/8 in.
- 79.5 by 115.9 cm
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, Paris, June 21, 2012, lot 158, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale
Acquired at the above sale
Condition
Pastel on paper that has been stretched on canvas. There is a patch adhered to the canvas at upper left when viewed from the reverse. Minor bumping and pulling in the corners. There are pinholes in all four corners and scattered along the edges. Overall the surface presents well and appears fresh and bright. Evidence of a repaired tear in the grass at upper right that corresponds with the aforementioned patch. Possible minor abrasion across the sleeping figure's proper right breast. Some dots of discoloration visible, particularly in the sky.
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.