Lot 625
  • 625

Marcel Vertès

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 USD
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Description

  • Marcel Vertès
  • Portrait of Nora and The Fairy Concert (A Screen): Two Watercolors
  • the first: signed Vertès and titled center left
    the second: signed Vertès and titled center right

  • watercolor and gouache on paper

  • the first: 23 1/2 by 17 in.; the second: 72 by 66 in.
  • 59.7 by 43.2 cm; 182.9 by 167.6 cm

Condition

Portrait of Nora: In generally good condition with bright colors. Not examined out of the frame. Ready to hang. Fairy Screen: The right panel has scuffs and abrasions along the top and bottom edges. There is an area upper left of the signature that is ripped and appears to have associated losses. The center panel has scuffs and abrasions to the lower edge. There is an area that is ripped and appears to have associated losses above the top-most flower. The left panel has scuffs and abrasions along the bottom edge, along with potential water damage in the lower left corner.
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.