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Edouard-Paul Mérite
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Edouard-Paul Mérite
- Etudes de bécasses
- Un lot de onze; quatre sont signés, cinq portent le cachet de l'atelier, l'un est daté juin 1912 et un autre 1er avril 1930, certains sont annotés et situés
- Aquarelle et crayon noir sur papier, l'un sur papier calque
- le plus grand : 31,5 x 23,5cm; 12 1/2 by 9 1/4 in ; le plus petit 7,5 x 8,5cm; 3 by 3 1/4 in
Provenance
Atelier Edouard Mérite
Vente Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 28 octobre 1960
Vente Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 28 octobre 1960
Condition
The ensemble seems to have slightly wrinkled.
Some of the watercolors are a little dirty, and the paper has turned a little bit brown.
The watercolor on tracing paper holds a small whole in the center and a small scratch on the lower left.
The watercolor with seven woodcocks has a humidity stain on the upper right, which is clearly visible on the visual in the 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."
"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."