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Rosa Bonheur
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Rosa Bonheur
- Two Black Face Sheep Grazing
- stamped Rosa Bonheur (lower right); with the vente wax seal on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 13 by 15 1/2 in.
- 33 by 39.4 cm
Provenance
Estate of the Artist (and sold: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, May 30 - June 2, 1900)
Condition
The work is in good condition, the canvas is lined. There is a visible repair at the nose of one of the sheep, and one under the belly. Stretcher bar marks are visible. UNDER UV: majority of the background has been inpainted as well as the two mentioned repaires, and one on body of the closest sheep.
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.