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Françoise Gilot
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Françoise Gilot
- Claude VIII (I.) & Paloma with Doll (II.) (A Pair of Drawings)
- (I.): Signed F. Gilot. and dated 1948. (center right); dated Sept. 2, 1948 (on the verso)
(II.): Signed F. Gilot. and dated 1951 (lower right) - Pencil and colored crayon on paper
- (I.): 13 by 9 7/8 in.; 33 by 25.4 cm
- (II.): 13 by 9 7/8 in.; 33 by 25 cm
Provenance
Riggs Gallery, La Jolla
Private Collection, La Jolla (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above
Private Collection, La Jolla (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above
Exhibited
La Jolla, Riggs Gallery, For the Love of Art, 1992
Condition
Claude VIII:
Executed on cream colored wove paper affixed to a mount at two places along top edge on verso. Edges are deckled. The sheet is slightly dirty and time darkened. Spot of foxing visible to the left of the figures neck. G 812 and Claude written in pencil on the verso along with some framer's location. Overall this work is in very good condition.
Paloma with Doll:
Executed on cream colored wove paper affixed to a mount at several places around the perimeter on verso. Edges are deckled. Sheet is slightly time darkened and there are a few tiny nicks around the extreme perimeter, otherwise fine. This work is in excellent condition.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.