Lot 10
  • 10

Odilon Redon 1840-1916

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • Odilon Redon
  • Bouquet de Fleurs, Les Iris
  • signed Od.R (lower right)

  • pastel on paper
  • sheet: 18 1/8 by 14 7/8 in.
  • 46 by 37.7cm.

Provenance

Walter Randel, New York
Acquired from the above by the late owner in February 1971

Condition

Executed on buff-coloured wove paper, not laid down, T-hinged to the mount in all four corners. There are artist's pinholes at intervals to all four edges. There is a repaired tear running from the top right corner along the top edge down the left edge to the bottom left corner, with associated slight discoloration to sheet. There are three small nicks to the top left, bottom left and centre of the left edge, possibly intrinsic to the support. There is some frame rubbing to the bottom edge.
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.

Catalogue Note

This work will be included in the forthcoming supplement to the Redon Catalogue Raisonné being prepared by the Wildenstein Institute, and will be accompanied by a letter from the Wildenstein Institute dated December 1, 2006.