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Ferdinand-Victor-Eugène Delacroix
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Ferdinand-Victor-Eugène Delacroix
- sheet of studies of a sleeping cat
- Pen and brown ink;
inscribed in brown ink, lower right: jambe de derriere droite
Provenance
Bears the Delacroix studio stamp (L.838)
Condition
Unframed. The edges of the sheet are somewhat uneven, are there is a loss near the upper left corner, made up. Another, smaller loss at the upper right (made up), and two small holes in the lower right. The ink is a little sunk where it is darkest, and on the bridge of the nose of the cat to the lower right, has caused a loss which has been made up. The image, however, is still strong.
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.