Lot 38
  • 38

Mary Cassatt

Estimate
4,500 - 7,500 EUR
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Description

  • Mary Cassatt
  • HÉLÈNE DE SEPTEUIL
  • pointe-sèche, une belle épreuve du cinquième (et dernier) état, imprimée en ton légérement bistré, avec délicate barbe et un très léger voile d'encre laissé par la planche, sur papier vergé filigrané.

  • planche : 24 x 16 cm ; 9 3/8 x 6¼ in.
  • feuille : 31 x 24,1 cm ; 12 1/8 x 9½ in.

Literature

Breeskin 134

Condition

With wide margins, a deckle edge at right and below, inscribed 'pointe sèche' and 'B. 134' in pencil in lower margin, minor soiling in the right margin, otherwise in very 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, printed in dark brown ink, with burr and light plate tone, on laid paper.