Lot 674
  • 674

Louis-Antoine-Léon Riesener

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Louis-Antoine-Léon Riesener
  • study of a leopard's paws
  • Charcoal, heightened with white chalk, on buff paper

Provenance

The artist's studio stamp (L.2139),
his estate sale, Paris, G. Petit, 10-11 April 1879

Condition

Unframed. There is a small glue stain above the lower left corner, and a little surface dirt. Otherwise the sheet is in good condition, the medium strong and fresh.
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.
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