- 1474
Eileen Gray
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Eileen Gray
- "Zara" Study for a Rug Design
- titled Zara No. 64 and inscribed 0.90. 2. 65 and L. 59 voir 60 G51reverse signed in ink Eileen M Gray and inscribed G 51 L 59 voir 60 and ROT. 1 EGL
- gouache, ink and pencil on laid paper
- sheet: height 4 in.; width 11 7/8 in.;10.2 cm; 30.2 cm
Provenance
Rosa Esman Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1980
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1980
Exhibited
Eileen Gray, Rosa Esman Gallery, New York, February 12-March 8, 1980
Literature
Jennifer Goff, Eileen Gray: Her Work and Her World, Kildare, 2013, p. 197 (for the rug)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The sheet with a few soft horizontal creases, not visually distracting. The image with minor small losses to the ink. The edges with some surface soiling and with two small tears near the inscription and below the title, respectively. The sheet edges with pin holes at the corners and a small loss to the upper left edge. The verso in good condition with a light-stain at the signature.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
This lot will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné by Mr. Patrice le Faÿ d’Etxepare d’Ibarrola.