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Lot 169
  • 169

Rodolphe Bresdin

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rodolphe Bresdin
  • Mountainous landscape with two bathers
  • Pen and brown ink and brown ink wash;
    signed lower right: Bresdin 1849
  • 121 by 185cm

Provenance

Bears the artist's estate stamp (L.2194);
Rodolphine Bresdin (daughter of the artist);
gifted by the above to Monsieur M.;
Docteur Pierre Lafargue, Bordeaux,
his sale Bordeaux, Jean dit Cazaux, 19 November 2005, lot 104, purchased by the late owner

Condition

The sheet has been laid down onto the backboard. There is a small repair in the 'sd' of the signature and the date below, two small repairs at the extreme lower edge to the left, and possibly a minor repair in the dark pigments of the hill near the lower left corner. This work is in overall in good condition. Presented framed and under glass, the edges of the sheet visible and not covered by the mat.
"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."