- 163
Giovanni Boldini
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Giovanni Boldini
- Reclining Lady
with the Boldini stamp upper right
- watercolour and gouache with pencil on paper
- 23 by 33cm., 9 by 13in.
Provenance
Acquired by the family of the present owner circa 1960
Condition
The paper is not laid down, but taped to the backboard along the lower edge. Apart from three faint water marks near the extreme left edge (faintly visible in the catalogue illustration) and some light surface dirt, this work is in good overall condition, with vivid colours which are slightly warmer than in the catalogue illustration. Held in a decorative gold-painted wood and plaster frame, under glass.
"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
There is an inscription on the reverse of the sheet by Emilia Cardona, the artist's widow, with the number 194 and date 1931.