Lot 367
  • 367

Alfred Sisley

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Alfred Sisley
  • Etude de bateaux
  • signed A. Sisley and dated Sep. 1897. (lower right)
  • pastel and pencil on paper
  • 12.2 by 19cm., 5 by 7½in.

Provenance

Mr. William Rand (sale: Christie's, New York, 19th February 1998, lot 1)
Purchased at the above sale by the late owners

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, t-hinged to the mount at the upper two corners. There is a small paper loss to the lower right corner and towards the centre of the right edge. The sheet is slightly time stained and there is some mount staining to all edges. There is a repaired tear to the left of the lower edge. 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."