Lot 100
- 100
PAUL-CÉSAR HELLEU | Portrait of Elisabeth Van Biema
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Paul-César Helleu
- Portrait of Elisabeth Van Biema
- Monogrammed lower left H. ; Bears a signature lower right Helleu
- Dessin aux trois crayons
- 63,5 x 47 cm ; 25 1/4 by 18 1/2 in.
Provenance
Elisabeth Van Biema Collection ;
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
- the paper warps slightly - long horizontal humidity stain on the upper border - oxidized gouache on the back of the chair, on the model's forehead and by her right eye 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."
Catalogue Note
We would like to thank Madame Frédérique de Watrigant for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work. It will be included in the catalogue raisonné in preparation under the reference DE-6202.