- 135
Edgar Degas
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Edgar Degas
- Deux études de cavalier
- stamped Degas (lower left)
- transfer drawing on paper
- 24 by 32cm., 9½ by 12⅝in.
Provenance
Sale: Galerie Georges Petit, 4ème Vente Atelier Edgar Degas, Paris, 2nd-4th July 1919, lot 383b
Fèvre Collection, Paris
Galerie Durand-Ruel, Paris
Acquired from the above by the father of the present owner circa late 1950s
Fèvre Collection, Paris
Galerie Durand-Ruel, Paris
Acquired from the above by the father of the present owner circa late 1950s
Exhibited
New York, Wildenstein, Degas' Racing World, 1968, no. 54, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper. The sheet is glued between two mounts, and therefore the edges of the reverse have not been inspected. The sheet is slightly time darkened and there is some faint mount staining along the upper, lower and right edges. There are a few possible restorations in the lower right corner, upper right corner and upper left corner. This excepting, the work is in good overall condition.
"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."