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Paul-César Helleu
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Paul-César Helleu
- Portrait de jeune femme à l'ombrelle
- Signé en bas à gauche Helleu
- Pastel sur toile
- 80 x 63,5 cm ; 31 1/2 by 25 in
Condition
Damp stains in lower left.
Some scattered dots on the surface (visible on the reproduction).
Small tear in lower left.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Paul-César Helleu, formé dans l'atelier de Gérôme de 1880 à 1890, fut décorateur, illustrateur et peintre mondain. L'artiste exprime parfaitement l'esprit de la « Belle Epoque » en réalisant ce portrait de jeune femme Parisienne distinguée chapeautée et gantée. Il saisit le mouvement, le geste délicat de cette femme à l'ombrelle, dans une palette de couleurs privilégiant le blanc, les verts et les ocres. Ces instantanés de la grâce de la femme, selon le mot d'Edmond de Goncourt, constituent la part la plus importante de son œuvre.