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Pierre-Louis Pierson (1822 - 1913)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Pierre-Louis Pierson
- Comtesse de Castiglione, vers 1880/90
Ensemble de 11 tirages albuminés contrecollés sur cartons cartes-de-cabinet. Deux cartons avec annotations détaillées au crayon de la main de la Castiglione dans la marge inférieure et au verso, dont un annoté mardi 28 nov. 1899 au crayon.
11 albumen prints, mounted on cabinet cards. Two cards bear detailed annotations in pencil in the Comptesse's handwriting on recto and verso.
11 albumen prints, mounted on cabinet cards. Two cards bear detailed annotations in pencil in the Comptesse's handwriting on recto and verso.
Provenance
Collection privée, France
Literature
Voir Pierre Apraxine, La Divine Comptesse. Photographs of the Countess of Castiglione, New York/ New Haven/ London, 2000, avec ill.
Condition
Très bon état de conservation, cartons et images légèrement jaunis. Au verso de neuf cartons avec restes d'un montage antérieur au bord supérieur.
In very good condition, cards and images slightly yellowed. On the reverse of nine cards some remains of a previous mounting on the upper edge.
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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."