- 107
Paul Cézanne
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paul Cézanne
- HOMME NU
- charcoal on paper
- 47 by 31cm., 18 1/2 by 12 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owners circa 1995
Exhibited
Frankfurt, Städelsches Kunstinstitut, Von Linie und Farbe, 2001-02, no. 37, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
John Rewald, History of Impressionism, New York, 1973, illustrated p. 62
Adrien Chappuis, The Drawings of Paul Cézanne, New York, 1973, vol. I, no. 93, catalogued p. 71; vol. II, no. 93, illustrated n.p.
Adrien Chappuis, The Drawings of Paul Cézanne, New York, 1973, vol. I, no. 93, catalogued p. 71; vol. II, no. 93, illustrated n.p.
Condition
Executed on buff-coloured laid paper, laid down, floating in the mount. There are artist's pinholes to the top two corners and the centre of the bottom edge. There is a 9cm. repaired tear running down the left edge from the upper left corner and a 4cm. tear to the lower left edge. There are numerous minor nicks and tears along the upper edge, and a small paper loss to the centre of the left edge. There is 15cm. flattened crease running across the upper right edge, and a 3cm. by 0.5cm. loss to the top of the right edge. Apart from some light flattened creases, some paper skinning with associated discolouration to the bottom half, and a crescent of small indentations beneath the second male head, this work is in fair condition.
"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."