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Marcel Vertès
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Marcel Vertès
- Half-length Study of Helena Rubinstein
- Signed Vertès (lower right)
Gouache on paper laid down on board
- 31 7/8 by 21 3/4 in.
- 81 by 55.2 cm.
Provenance
Helena Rubinstein, New York & Paris (acquired directly from the artist)
Exhibited
New York, 1976, n.n.
Paris, 1977
London, 1977, no. 19, illustrated in the catalogue
Milan, 1978, no. 18, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
The paper has been laid down on paperboard. There are some bumps and nicks to the paperboard along all four edges. The sheet appears to actually be two seperate sheets that have been laid down, as there is an obvious break in the center of the work through the subject's shoulders. The picture surface is in generally good condition aside from surface dirt and light staining throughout. Under UV, there are a few minor areas of inpainting scattered in the background and there are a few small areas - near the subject's eyes and along her collar - where the paper shows between brush strokes.
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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.