Lot 143
  • 143

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  • Le chapeau epinglĂ©-2e planche (Delteil, Stella 30)
  • Image: 600 by 483 mm; 23 5/8 by 19in
  • Sheet: 718 by 590 mm; 28 1/4 by 23 3/16 in
Lithograph printed in blue-green, circa 1898, an impression aside from the edition of 200 printed in black, bistre and sanguine, on thin wove paper, with wide margins (the sheet edges trimmed irregularly at top and right), in good condition apart from a 2.5cm tear at left sheet edge (not extending into the image), the margins with pale mount-staining, a few scattered fox marks, and damp-staining at upper left

Condition

The print is in good condition as catalogued. The tear at left measures 1 inch and has not been repaired. It does not touch or extend into the image. Damp-staining is visible in the upper left margin and extends vertically circa 3 inches into the upper left corner. Fox marks are pale and scattered in the margins, with a cluster in the upper margin at left. None appear in the image. Pale mount-staining is visible in the outer margins.
"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.
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