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Charles Nègre (1820 - 1880)
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles Nègre
- Asile Impérial de Vincennes, La visite du Médecin, 1858-59
Tirage albuminé, contrecollé sur papier fort. Sous passe-partout et encadré.
Provenance
Hans P. Kraus Jr., New York
Literature
James Borcoman, Charles Nègre 1820-1880, Ottawa, Galerie Nationale du Canada, 1976, ill. pl. 178 (variante).
Condition
In very good condition. With two bright spots at right (approx. 8mm and 6mm) where the albumen layer seems to curl up and a few tiny spots of the same character all in the right third of the image. With tiny spots of retouching in the lower left, two small spots of foxing at upper left and a very discrete crease (approx. 1,5 cm) towards the bottom at centre. The edge of the sheet occasionally slightly irregulary cut.
"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."