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Etienne Boethy, 1897-1961
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Etienne Boethy
- COMPOSITION EN ROSE
- signed with initials and dated 47
- gouache on paper
- 51 by 38.5cm.; 20 1/8 by 15 1/8 in.
- Executed in 1947.
Provenance
The artist's widow
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Executed on ivory wove paper and securely attached to backing board in places on the reverse. The left, right and bottom edges are deckled and there are artist's pinholes in all four corners. There are some small spots of surface dirt to the top cream area of the composition and some minor creasing to the pink part of the top extreme edge and a few tiny spots of foxing towards the centre of the left edge of the top left pink segment. Otherwise this work is in good condition. Held under glass and unexamined out of frame.
"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."
"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."