- 237
Alphonse Osbert
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Alphonse Osbert
- Reverie au Clair de Lune
- signed with initials A.Os. lower right
charcoal and pencil on paper
- 34 by 30cm., 13½ by 11¾in.
Provenance
Piccadilly Gallery, London
Galerie Hasenclever, Munich
Galerie Hasenclever, Munich
Exhibited
Paris, Salon de la Rose + Croix, 1892
Literature
Skira ed., Le Journal du Symbolisme, Paris, 1977, p. 92, illustrated
Robert L. Delevoy, Symbolists and Symbolism, New York, 1978, p. 216, catalogued; p. 92, illustrated
Condition
Unexamined out of frame and under glass. Apart from a minor crease and tear (approx. 0.3cm.) to the extreme lower left corner, and some slight undulation to the lower right corner, the sheet is sound. This work is in overall very good condition, with a fresh surface and strong tones, and ready to hang. Held in a simple, black-painted wood frame, under glass.
"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."
Catalogue Note
See note to lot 219.