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Edgar Degas
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Edgar Degas
- SAINT SÉBASTIEN
stamped Degas (lower left) and dated Flor 1857 (lower right); stamped Atelier Ed. Degas on reverse
- pencil on paper
- 30.1 by 23.5cm., 11 7/8 by 9 1/4 in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Sale: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, 4ème Vente Atelier Edgar Degas, 2nd-4th July 1919, lot 97b
Pozze
Private Collection, Paris
Thence by descent to the present owner
Sale: Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, 4ème Vente Atelier Edgar Degas, 2nd-4th July 1919, lot 97b
Pozze
Private Collection, Paris
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on thick cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the overmount along the upper edge. The left and upper edges are dekeld and the sheet is slightly time stained. There is a pin-sized hole to the centre of the figure's chest, and some small areas of discolouration in places. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed 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."
"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."