Lot 53
- 53
Roger de La Fresnaye
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Roger de la Fresnaye
- L'Etude pour : L'Homme assis
- signed R de la Fresnaye and dated 1913 (lower right)
- watercolour on paper
- 12 1/2 x 16 7/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Jacques Ancely
André Schoeller, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner
André Schoeller, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount at all four corners and to the centre of the upper edge. There is a pinhole to the left part of the upper edge and a surface scratch (approx 1 cm) to the lower part of the left edge. The sheet is slightly undulating, relating to mounting. There are a few faint handling marks and creases notably along the edges. There are a few small areas of pigment shrinkage in the black pigment to the right circled shape. This work is in good original 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."