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Rosa Bonheur 1822-1899
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Rosa Bonheur
- Stag on the Watch
bears apocryphal stamped signature Rosa Bonheur (lower right)
- watercolor over pecil on wove paper
- 9 by 11 3/4 in.
- 22.8 by 30 cm.
Provenance
Jacob and Rosa Stern, San Francisco (until 1927)
William Haas, by descent from the above (his grandparents), until 1943, and Madeleine Haas Russell, by descent from the above (her grandparents), until 1999 [please note that Fannie Marie Stern Haas, Jacob Stern's daughter, and William and Madeleine's mother, died in 1920]
Thence by descent from Madeleine Haas Russell (their mother) to the present owners
William Haas, by descent from the above (his grandparents), until 1943, and Madeleine Haas Russell, by descent from the above (her grandparents), until 1999 [please note that Fannie Marie Stern Haas, Jacob Stern's daughter, and William and Madeleine's mother, died in 1920]
Thence by descent from Madeleine Haas Russell (their mother) to the present owners
Exhibited
San Francisco, The California Palace of the Legion of Honor, July 1928 to February 2007 (on loan)
Condition
Slight yellowing to sheet, otherwise in good condition. Sheet hinged to backing at upper edge.
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.