Lot 109
  • 109

CAMILLE PISSARRO | Marché à la volaille, Gisors

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Camille Pissarro
  • Marché à la volaille, Gisors
  • signed with the initials C.P. and inscribed Gisors (lower right)
  • watercolour and wash on paper
  • 20.5 by 16.2cm., 8 by 6 3/8 in.
  • Executed circa 1889.

Provenance

Julian & Leila Sobin, U.S.A. (sale: Sotheby's, London, 8th December 1998, lot 302A)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the mount in two places along the upper edge. The sheet is lightly time stained and there is a border of the original sheet colour at the extreme edge, not visible when framed. The left edge is unevenly cut and there is a small tear measuring approximately 1cm running horizontally from the upper part of the right edge. There is a small tear and an associated loss to the lower right corner which is not visible when framed. Overall this work is in good condition.
"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."

Catalogue Note

This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné of Drawings by Camille Pissarro currently in preparation by Dr Joachim Pissarro.