- 9
Mary Cassatt
Estimate
125,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Mary Cassatt
- The Fitting (B. 147; M. & S. 9)
- 375 by 252 mm 14 3/4 by 9 7/8 in
Drypoint and aquatint in colors, 1890-91, seventh (final) state, initialed in pencil, on heavy wove paper, with the 'PL BAS' watermark, with full margins, in good condition, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition as catalogued. There is a tiny speck of foxing to the right of the reflection's skirt. A soft diagonal crease is visible in the lower margin starting at the lower sheet edge and extending up to the right sheet edge, just barely touching the lower right corner of the plate. There is a shorter diagonal crease just above it in the lower margin, not extending into the image. A window of very pale light-stain is visible just outside and around the image and the sheet edges have slightly discolored over time. The verso has a linen hinge appears at the lower left sheet corner and there is minor surface soiling.
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.