Lot 55
  • 55

Édouard Vuillard, 1868-1940

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Edouard Vuillard
  • (i) Modèle dans l'Atelier du Boulevard Malsherbes (ii) Madame Vuillard Lisant
  • both stamped with the initials

  • both pencil on paper laid onto card

  • (i) 12 by 11cm.; 4¾ by 4 3/8in.
  • (ii) 10 by 11.5cm.; 4 by 4½in.
  • (i) Executed circa 1920-24. (ii) Executed circa 1910-1916.

Condition

(i) Executed on cream wove paper and laid down. The edges are uneven. There is wear and slight discolouration to the edges. There is a handling mark at the right edge towards the bottom corner. This work is in good condition. (ii) Executed on cream wove paper and laid down on backing board. The edges are uneven. There is wear and slight discolouration to the edges and a horizontal crease approximately 4cm. long, approximately 1cm. from the bottom edge. There is a small tear and a very tiny crease to the top left corner, as well as some shallow creases towards the bottom left corner of the upper right quadrant. Otherwise this work is in good original 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.
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