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Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
- Le Baiser
- signed Steinlen (lower right)
- brush and ink and wash, charcoal and crayon on paper
- 39.1 by 18.3cm., 15 3/8 by 7 1/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Connaught Brown Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in October 2007
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Connaught Brown Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in October 2007
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and affixed to the backing board along the left and right edges. The sheet is time stained and there are pinholes to the upper, left and rights edges. There are two tears to the left edge, the longest of which is approximately 1cm, and another to the right part of the upper edge. There are faint spots of foxing in places and some handling marks along the edges.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."