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Constantin Guys
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Constantin Guys
- The Officers; Three Guardsmen
- (i) pen and ink and wash on paper; (ii) pen and ink and wash on paper
- (i) 19.5 by 25.5cm., 7¾ by 10in.; (ii) 20 by 20cm., 8 by 8in.
Provenance
(i) Christie's, London, 2 December 1980, lot 117
(ii) Nadar Collection
Purchased in Paris on 18 December 1980
(ii) Nadar Collection
Purchased in Paris on 18 December 1980
Condition
Both works unexamined out of the frame and under glass.
The Officers:
There are a few minor tears in the sheet near the top of the right edge, apart from which the work is overall in good condition and the image strong.
Presented in a simple gilt frame, the edges of the sheet not visible and covered by the mat, under glass.
Three Guardsmen:
The ink appears to have faded over time. There is a small puncture with associated abrasion and rippling to the left of the central figure's head, two small holes in the back of the figure to the right, a small loss in the sheet visible near the centre of the right edge, and some scattered small abrasions.
Presented in a simple wood frame, the edges of the sheet not visible and covered by the mat, under glass.
"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."