Lot 91
  • 91

Pierre Carrier-Belleuse

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Pierre Carrier-Belleuse
  • LES DANSEUSES
  • signed P. Carrier-Belleuse and dated 1894 (lower left)
  • pastel on paper

  • 41 3/4 by 32 in.
  • 106 by 81.5 cm

Provenance

Private Collection, Norway (in circa 1900)
By descent to the present owner (and sold: Sotheby's, London, November 16, 2005, lot 269, illustrated)

Condition

Very good condition. Pastel on canvas. Pinholes along top edge. Vertical scuff along left arm of brunette ballerina. Color are bright and fresh.
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.
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