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Camille Pissarro
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Camille Pissarro
- St. Thomas
- Signed C. Pissarro, titled and dated 1852 (lower left)
Pencil and watercolor on paper
- 9 5/8 by 13 1/2 in.
- 24.4 by 34.4 cm
Provenance
Hammer Galleries, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, October 23, 1974, lot 102
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is in good condition, slight overall yellowing to the surface and very light foxing. Some minor mat burn to edges. There is a light horizontal crease that runs the length of the top edge. In the sky of the work, the watermark of the paper is visible. On the back of the work there is a repaired tear about a quarter of an inch upper center, only visible from the back of the sheet. There are a few things written 3274 fl and 205 25-1 and 115 on the back of the sheet. The work is hinged to the mat upper corners from the back of the work with cloth tape.
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.