Lot 169
  • 169

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Estimate
7,000 - 11,000 USD
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Description

  • Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  • La Danse a la Campagne (Delteil; Stella 2)
  • 220 by 138 mm 8 5/8 by 5 3/8 in
Soft-ground etching, c. 1890, with the stamped signature, on wove paper, with full margins, in good condition except the margins with significant mat stain, tiny fox marks throughout, framed

Condition

The image itself is in good condition but the margins are severely darkened by exposure to a previous (acidic) mat. The discoloration is darkest at the mat opening and along the sheet edges. There are lighter areas where tape on the underside of the mat protected the sheet. Upon close inspection you can see tiny fox marks scattered throughout the margins.
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.