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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- Portrait de Marie-Laure de Noailles
- inscribed Hôtel Creste, Basses Alpes (upper left)
- pen and ink on paper
- 15 by 27.9cm., 6 by 11in.
Provenance
Private Collection, United States (sale: Sotheby's, London, 24th March 2004, lot 173)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and affixed to the mount at all four corners, floating in the mount. There is a crease down the centre of the sheet, due to folding, with a minor associated tear at the lower edge. There is a minor tear to the centre of the upper edge. The sheet is slightly time-stained. Otherwise, this work is in overall good 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."