Bernard Boutet de Monvel

The lot is globally in good condition ; the portrait of the Maharajah however presents edges with small tears and foldings, in the upper and lower corners, with a small hole in the center, on the left, by the border. The drawing is slightly faded, maybe due to a previous frame. The red ink used for the squared up lines has run on the side (see visual). Small holes are scattered by the borders. Some other drawings have small tears and foldings on some borders, and some also present small holes. Some drawings were previously folded, and some drawings are a little bit dirty.
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Le portrait à l'huile du Maharadjah d'Indore est présenté dans la vente, lot 52 ; voir le lot précédent pour d'autres dessins préparatoires.