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Paul-César Helleu
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paul-César Helleu
- I) MADAME CLARIGNY, CINQ ÉTUDES DE TÊTESII) MADEMOISELLE CONQUIS, ÉTUDES DE TÊTES
- i) signed Helleu (lower right)
ii) signed Helleu (lower left) - i) pencil, sanguine and black and white chalk on paper
ii) sanguine and black and white chalk on paper - i) 35.8 by 46.2cm., 14 by 18 1/4 in.
- ii) 34 by 50.8cm., 13 3/8 by 20in.
Condition
I) Executed on white wove paper, not laid down, T-hinged to the mount at two points along the top edge. The lower left corner is folded underneath the sheet with a 1cm. associated tear. There is a small paper loss to the lower right corner and a 2cm. by 0.5cm. paper loss to the centre left of the upper edge. There is a 3cm. flattened crease running from the upper right corner. There is paper-skinning to all four edges with associated support on the verso. Apart from some light handling marks and time staining to the edges, this work is in fairly good condition.
II) Executed on white wove paper, not laid down, T-hinged to the mount at two points along the top edge. There is paper-skinning to all four edges with associated support to the verso. There are three 2cm. repaired tears at intervals along the right edge. Apart from some handling marks and time staining, mainly to the edges of the work, this work is in good conditon.
"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."