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Ludwig Bemelmans 1898 - 1962
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Ludwig Bemelmans
- Place de la Concorde
- signed Bemelmans and dated 1953, l.r.; titled Place de la Concorde 7 pm, l.l.
- gouache and black ink on paper laid down on board
- 58 5/8 by 22 5/8 in.
- 148.9 by 57.5 cm.
Condition
in fairly good condition; scattered tears, mostly in upper half of work (in all cases, edges of tears are attached to board and they're stable)--a few vertical tears along upper edge--largest about 6 1/2 in. long--a 3 1/2 in. diagonal tear at upper part of right edge; a diagonal tear at lower right edge, near l.r. corner; the rest are generally smaller--a number of "web-like" series of tears scattered around the large, general center area of image; a few scattered losses
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.