Lot 49
  • 49

Christian Bérard, 1902 - 1949

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description

  • Christian Bérard
  • Le vieil homme de Monte Carlo, 1932
  • 72 x 86 cm (28 1/3 x 33 7/8 in.)
Huile sur panneau

Provenance

Galerie Albert Loeb, Paris. Acquis lors de l'exposition de 1983

Exhibited

Marseille, Musée Cantini, exposition Christian Bérard, avril-mai 1973, n. 59 du catalogue

Galerie Albert Loeb, Paris, 25 octobre-3 décembre 1983, n. 9 du catalogue, reproduit.

Literature

Boris Kochno Bérard, éd. Panache Press at Random House, Londres, 1988, p. 96, n. 56 du catalogue raisonné des peintures

Condition

Bon état général. Le panneau est en très bon état. Un examen attentif révèle trois infimes rayures superficielles le long du bord supérieur et une griffure de 5 cm partant horizontalement de l'angle supérieur droit. Après examens à la lampe de wood, cinq petites retouches horizontales apparaissent pour couvrir des petits manques dans le quart inférieur droit. Pour tout renseignement complémentaire sur ce lot merci de contacter le département au +33.1.53.05.52.81 Good overall condition. The board is sound. A close inspection reveals three horizontal superficial scratches along the upper edge and one 5cm scratch running horizontally from the upper right edge. Examination under UV light reveals five small spots of retouching to cover minor nicks to the work in the lower right quadrant. For any additional information please contact the department at the following number +33.1.53.05.52.81
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.