Lot 105
  • 105

Paul Signac

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Paul Signac
  • Le port de paimpol, Bretagne
  • Signed P. Signac and dated 6 Août 29 (lower right); indistinctly inscribed Loustic (?) de Libourne à Paimpol (lower left)
  • Gouache, watercolor and black crayon on paper
  • 11 3/8 by 17 3/4 in.
  • 28.9 by 45.1 cm

Condition

Executed on cream laid paper, T-hinged to a mount at the top two corners. Top and left edges are deckled. 1/4-inch mat stain around perimeter, particularly top, left and right edges. Inch-long repaired tear between the center of the two masts. Sheet is time-darkened, especially the top half of the sheet. Colors are bright and fresh. Work is in good condition. Please note the inscription at lower left appears to read: Loustic (?) de Libourne à Paimpol
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.
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