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Honoré Daumier
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Honoré Daumier
- Trois dessins:(i) Tête d'homme(ii) Buste d'homme (iii) Tête en profil
- (i) watercolour and black crayon on paper
(ii) black crayon and wash on paper
(iii) black crayon on paper - (i) 5.7 by 7.8cm., 2 1/4 by 3 1/8 in (ii) 5.8 by 4.5cm., 2 1/4 by 1 3/4 in. (iii) 4.5 by 5.6 cm., 1 3/4 by 2 1/4 in.
On one sheet of paper
Provenance
M. A. Blatas, Paris & New York
Simon Capstick Dale Fine Art, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2002
Simon Capstick Dale Fine Art, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2002
Literature
Karl-Eric Maison, Honoré Daumier. Catalogue raisonné of the paintings, watercolours and drawings, London, 1967, vol. II, (i) no. 26a, illustrated pl. 5, (ii) no. 53a, illustrated pl. 10, (iii) mentioned pp. 31 & 38
Condition
(I) Executed on cream wove paper. Sheet is taped to a window mat and centre of top and bottom edges on verso with archival tape. Small remnant of prior tape visibile along top edge on verso. All edges appear to have been cut. A few very minor surface smudges are visible. Overall the work is in very good condition.
(II) Executed on cream wove paper laid down on card. Card is taped to window mat at centre of top edge on verso with archival tape. Loss to sheet at upper left corner is significant and there is some minor staining around the perimeter from leeching glue. Another very small tear at edge near lower left corner and one towards top of right edge. Overall the works is in fair condition.
(III) Executed on cream wove paper. Sheet is taped to a window mat and centre of top edge on verso with archival tape. Small remnant of prior tape visibile along top edge on verso. All edges appear to have been cut. A few very minor surface smudges and studio stains are visible on recto and verso. There is a 1 cm horizontal cut into the sheet at the lower right edge, Overall the work is in good condition.
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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. 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."