- 758
Gustave Doré
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Gustave Doré
- Esquisse de femme (Head of a Woman)
- with the ATELIER G. Doré stamp (Lugt 681a) (lower right)
- pen and ink on paper, over various inscriptions in pencil
- 21 by 18.5cm., 8¼ by 7¼in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Condition
Unexamined out of the frame and under glass. There are numerous folds in the sheet overall (quite possibly by the artist), and a couple of small tears near the extreme right edge. The work is otherwise in good overall condition.
Presented in a simple narrow wood frame, the extreme edges of the sheet covered by the mat and not visible, 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."