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Sir Cecil Beaton 1904-1980
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Cecil Beaton
- Portrait of Katharine Hepburn in a Pink and Green Shawl
- watercolor and brown ink over pencil on paper laid on board
- 24 by 19 1/8 in.
- 61 by 48.4 cm.
Provenance
The Estate of Katharine Hepburn (Sold: Sotheby's, New York, June 10, 2004, lot 130, illustrated in color)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
sheet laid on board, slightly toned, mat-burn, some colors somewhat muted
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
The present work is a study for the portrait sold in these rooms from the Estate of Katharine Hepburn, June 10, 2004, lot 131.