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Françoise Gilot
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Françoise Gilot
- Study for Self-Portrait in Orange with Blue Necklace
- Signed F. Gilot. (lower right)
- Oil on paper
- 25 5/8 by 19 3/4 in.
- 65.1 by 50.2 cm
Provenance
Riggs Gallery, La Jolla
Private Collection, La Jolla (acquired from the above in the 1970s)
Acquired from the above
Private Collection, La Jolla (acquired from the above in the 1970s)
Acquired from the above
Condition
Executed on cream colored wove paper. Edges are cut. Watermark visible along the top edge. There is a rich layer of impasto on the surface of the sheet and the colors are very bright and fresh. Some scattered studio stains on the verso. Under UV light no inpainting is apparent.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.