Lot 36
  • 36

Mary Cassatt

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • Mary Cassatt
  • LE REPOS
  • pointe-sèche, une très belle épreuve du cinquième (et dernier) état, avec une légère et délicate barbe, sur papier vergé filigrané.
  • planche : 23,3 x 16,6 cm ; 9¼ x 6½ in.
  • feuille : 31,5 x 23,2 cm ; 12 3/8 by 9 1/8 in.

Literature

Breeskin 132

Condition

With wide margins, a deckle edge at right and below, a couple of very pale fox marks in the image, a sharp fold across upper left margin corner, paper discoloration along the edges of the sheet, inscribed 'pointe sèche' and 'B. 132' in pencil in lower margin, otherwise in good, fresh condition
"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

drypoint, 1890, a fine impression of the fifth (final) state, with light burr, on laid paper.