Lot 75
  • 75

Marie Laurencin

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Marie Laurencin
  • Conte de fées
  • Signed Marie Laurencin and dated 1912 (lower right)
  • Watercolor and pen and ink on paper
  • 8 7/8 by 11 5/8 in.
  • 22.5 by 30 cm
  • Executed in 1912.

Provenance

Robert von Hirsch, Basel
Thence by descent

Condition

Ink, wash and watercolor on paper. Sheet is hinged at top by archival tape, verso is visible. Recto: Surface in generally good condition. Some evidence of mat stain around extreme edges. Scattered fox marks visible. Recto: Mat stain. It appears that prior mounting tape has been removed. Possible conservation previously undertaken.
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.
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