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Berthe Morisot
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vaches en Normandie
- signed Berthe Morisot (lower right)
- pastel on paper
- 23.5 by 34.8cm., 9 1/4 by 13 5/8 in.
Provenance
Jeffrey Archer, London
Acquired by the present owner in London in 1997
Acquired by the present owner in London in 1997
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Durand-Ruel, Berthe Morisot, 1896, no 211
Literature
Marie-Louise Bataille & Georges Wildenstein, Berthe Morisot, Catalogue des peintures, pastels et aquarelles, Paris, 1961, no. 417, illustrated fig. 408
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on restorers paper and hinged to the backing board in two places along the upper edge. All four edges are deckled and there are some minor losses, light paper abrasion and glue residue along all four edges associated with previous mounting and not visible when framed. 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."