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Edgar Degas
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Edgar Degas
- Femme s'essuyant
- stamped Degas (upper left)
- monotype with pastel and wash on paper
- 56.5 by 40.6cm., 22 1/4 by 15 3/4 in.
Provenance
Sale: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, Atelier Edgar Degas, 4ème vente, 2nd-4th July 1919, no. 331
Le Garrec, Paris (acquired by 1946)
Galeria Theo, Madrid
Acquired by the present owner in 1990
Le Garrec, Paris (acquired by 1946)
Galeria Theo, Madrid
Acquired by the present owner in 1990
Literature
Paul-André Lemoisne, Degas et son œuvre, Paris, 1946, vol. III, no. 1106 quater, illustrated p. 639
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the backing board along all four edges. There is mount staining along the edges. There is a minor medium loss to the centre of the left edge and a further repaired minor loss to the upper part of the right edge, neither of which are visible when framed. There are a few vertical flattened creases which appear to be inherent to the artist's process. There are some traces of glue residue to the left part of the lower edge and a few very faint spots of foxing in places. This work is in overall 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."