Lot 44
  • 44

Mary Cassatt

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • Mary Cassatt
  • ADELINE HAVEMEYER
  • pointe-sèche, une superbe épreuve de cet état unique, avec riche barbe, sur papier vergé filigrané.
  • planche : 41 x 26 cm ; 16 1/8 x 10¼ in.
  • feuille : 44 x 28,5 cm ; 17¼ x 11¼ in.

Literature

Breeskin 173

Condition

With full margins, a deckle edge on each side, surface dirt (mainly along the edges of the sheet), a couple of fox marks, green pastel stains in upper and lower margins, slight handling creases, a few sharp horizontal creases at the right, just touching the shoulder, inscribed 'pointe sèche' and 'B. 173' in pencil in lower margin, otherwise in good 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, 1897, a fine impression of the only state of this rare drypoint, printed with rich burr, on laid paper.