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Victor Brauner
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Victor Brauner
- Portrait of a girl and A Totemic Figure: two works
- (i) Inscribed de la main de Victor de notre a... a tous les deux pour Jolas 18 Avril 1953 Victor Jacqueline (on the inside of the card); (ii) Signed B 70 x and dated 1948 (lower center)
- (i) Watercolor and gouache on card, unframed; (ii) Pen and ink wash on paper, unframed
- (i) 5 1/2 by 4 3/8 in. 14 by 11.1 cm.
- (ii) 6 3/4 by 3 7/8 in. 17.1 by 8.6 cm.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Condition
The first: The work is in very good condition. The colors are bright and there appear to be no inpaintings. The edges of the work are not even on the bottom and left edges.
The second: The work is in generally good condition aside from some surface dirt and light staining, especially at the center top and bottom. There is also a small stain at center right and some light abrasion to the edges, especially the right edge.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.